Soki Atami Hōkele by UDS Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā Hale, Kūkulu a me Hōʻuluʻulu Competition Category.

KalaHoʻolālā Hale· 2021

Soki Atami Hōkele

by UDS Ltd.

Client: Soki Atami

A' Design Award Kala Winner in Hoʻolālā Hale Category

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The Design

About Soki Atami Hōkele

ʻO Soki Atami kahi hōkele waiwai nui ma Atami, kahi kūlanakauhale kahakai kahakai ma Shizuoka, ʻike ʻia ʻo ia kekahi o nā puna wai wela mua loa ma Iapana. Ke manaʻo nei kēia papahana e hoʻoponopono hou i ke ala o ka noho ʻana o nā pūnāwai wela i Ryokan i hiki ke hoʻololi ʻia no ke ʻano o ka nohona o kēia manawa a e ʻike hou i ka nani o ka ʻāina ma o ka hoʻokumu ʻana i nā pilina ma waena o nā malihini a me nā ʻano waiwai, moʻomeheu a me nā kānaka. Hoʻopiha piha nā lumi a pau me kahi punawai wela pilikino, ʻoiai nā mea hana ʻē aʻe he onsen lehulehu, kahi hale ʻaina me ka māla, a me ka papahele o luna Tea Salon & amp; Bar e nānā ana i ke kai ʻo Atami.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kala

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Soki Atami Hōkele i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Soki Atami Hōkele he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā Soki Atami Hōkele e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Soki Atami is a hot spring luxury hotel located in Atami, a coastal resort town in Shizuoka, which is known as one of the oldest hot spring retreats in Japan. This project aims to revise the traditional Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) experience to be more suitable for modern lifestyles. Moreover, it aims to rediscover the charm of the region by creating connections between guests and the locality's rich nature, culture, and people.
Tags: Hotel, Design, Japan, Hot Spring, Onsen, Retreat, Self Care, Izu Peninsula, Locality, Ryokan
Production Technology: The project mostly makes use of locally-sourced materials. The interior finishes feature natural materials such as wood, charred cedar, Japanese plastering, and traditional Washi paper dyed with natural pigments. Locally-sourced cypress and cedar from the Tenryu region of Shizuoka prefecture, as well as Hon-Komatsu stone from the town of Manazuru in Kanagawa prefecture, offer a special touch to the design. Finally, Japanese antique "Brocante" decorations are incorporated into the building's simple but modern design.
Design Challenge: Soki Atami emphasized collaboration with local industries to create the space and services. The logs and stones used in Soki are locally sourced and carefully handcrafted by local craftsmen. The produce used in the restaurant comes from local farmers and fishermen. Through the selection of local materials and ingredients, the project showcases this hidden gem to the guests and many people around the world.
Research: In order to design the hot spring hotel, the project team researched the history of the region and experienced traditional Japanese hot spring culture, not only in Atami but also at other hot spring locations. The restaurant counter design is inspired by Robatayaki, a style of Japanese barbeque, in which guests can converse with the chef while enjoying the view of the hot charcoal over an open fire.
Inspiration: In Japan, natural hot springs are thought to possess healing properties and offer health benefits. This concept, referred to as Toji, serves as the inspiration for Soki Atami. This project aims to design an innovative, all-encompassing healing experience by showcasing the local culture and history, as well as allowing guests to enjoy the healing effects of hot spring bathing and cuisine made from natural, locally-sourced ingredients.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2017 in Atami, Shizuoka, Japan, and began operation on November 1, 2020. The hot spring in Atami was discovered about 1,260 years ago. After Ieyasu Tokugawa (a general from the Edo period) visited Atami several times; due to the effectiveness of the hot springs, the city became well-known as a place to recover from illness and injury.
Operation Flow: Soki Atami fosters a strong connection with the local community. Much of the materials used in building are sourced from the region, and guests can experience the region's local specialties by enjoying seasonal delicacies sourced from local fishers, farmers, and other producers. Many of the herbs harvested in the garden are used in the Public Onsen, a Dining Room, and Tea Salon & Bar.
Team Members: Developer: Living Corporation Ltd.
Interior Design: TONERICO:INC., Hiroshi Yoneya, Ken Kimizuka, Jun Kameda, + age co.,ltd, Ichiro Sato, Saori Murozono
Graphic Design: desegno ltd.
Interior Styling: Hakujitsu
Artworks: Kanto Iwamura
Producer: UDS Ltd. Yusaku Takahashi, Tetsuya Akaiwa
Design Director: UDS Ltd. Yoshiyuki Takahashi
Creative Direction: UDS Ltd. Kumiko Fujisawa, Mao Sawada, Ayaka Watanabe, Megumu Ando
Image Credits: Image #1:Daiki Morita, Image #2:Satoshi Asakawa, Image #3:Daiki Morita, Image #4:Satoshi Asakawa, Image #5:Satoshi Asakawa,