TOKI to TOKI Japanese Tsoos Lub Tsev So by Akitoshi Imafuku

TOKI to TOKI Japanese Tsoos Lub Tsev So by Akitoshi Imafuku is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Chav Sab Hauv thiab Kev Nthuav Qhia Competition Category.

HlauSab Hauv· 2020

TOKI to TOKI Japanese Tsoos Lub Tsev So

by Akitoshi Imafuku

Client: SUMIHEI Annex TOKI to TOKI

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Sab Hauv Category

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The Design

About TOKI to TOKI Japanese Tsoos Lub Tsev So

TOKI rau TOKI hauv cov cim hauv Suav txhais tau hais tias "lub caij thiab caij nyoog" thiab cov neeg tsim qauv xav tsim qhov chaw kom tsuas nyiam kev hloov pauv ntawm lub caij thaum lub sijhawm qeeb qeeb. Ntawm qhov chaw tos txais, cov quav tso rau ntawm qhov chaw dav nyob hauv nruab nrab kom nyiam qhov chaw nyob ntawm tus kheej thaum txaus siab rau cov zaub mov thiab kev sib txuas lus. Cov duab geometrical zoo li lub tsev tatami thiab cov qauv los ntawm lub teeb ci tau raug tshoov siab los ntawm cov dej ntws thiab cov ntoo ntoo uas nyob ntawm lub tsev so no, thiab tsim muaj huab cua zoo nkauj tab sis chaw zoo nkauj. Ntawm qhov chaw bar, lawv tau tsim lub rooj zaum zoo nkauj organic nrog tus textile designer Jotaro SAITO.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

TOKI to TOKI Japanese Tsoos Lub Tsev So yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. TOKI to TOKI Japanese Tsoos Lub Tsev So xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. TOKI to TOKI Japanese Tsoos Lub Tsev So tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This traditional Japanese hotel “ryokan” is perfectly located in the central of Kinosaki onsen district near the station. Even though it is newly opened, this ryokan stands beautifully along the river as it had been there for long time. TOKI to TOKI in Chinese characters means “season and time” and we wish that this hotel will be the place for the guests to simply enjoy changes of the season while time passing slowly. The lobby on the first floor is a free space with self-service food space where guests can enjoy the delicious food and communication with other guests. We placed the mushroom-like stools randomly at relatively wide spaces in between in order for guests to cherish the space between them or just to enjoy the time by themselves. The upholstering of the stool is Nishijin textile designed by Jotaro SAITO. The geometrical shape tatami floor was made to order for this project and the pattern on created by the lights is inspired by river surface and shade of a willow tree in front of this building. Together, the tatami floor and the pattern by the lights create magical but relaxing atmosphere.
At the guest rooms, we designed unique bed backboard for each room inspired by the beauty exist in Japanese culture such as mizuhiki decoration, Japanese pine tree, moon and so on.
On the third floor, there is a bar space with the magnificent organic-shaped sofa. For the design of this sofa, we collaborated with textile designer Jotaro SAITO. By lavishly using his Nishijin textile like patchwork quilt to create the high-backed sofa, the bar becomes unforgettably and beautifully powerful.
Tags: Japanese traditional hotel, Ryokan, Onsen, Hot Spring
Inspiration: The design concept was “miyabi” which means Japanese elegance. It seems loud but there is a refined sense embedded in the design. As we design, we came to understand “miyabi” we want to express in our design is the pomp and the fine quality that can elevate our mind.
Project Duration: The project started in August 1, 2019 and finished in December 29, 2019 in Kinosaki, Hyogo.
Team Members: Lead Designer: Akitoshi Imafuku, Designer: Kenken Murakami, Lighting Designer: Masanobu Takeishi (Illumination of City Environment, Ltd.), Kimono Textile: SANSAI, Special Art: Art Stock, Special Art: r inc., Graphic Design: Yuki Ueji, Construction: Solid, and Client: Mikio Nakae (SUMIHEI)
Image Credits: Photographer: Daisuke Shima (ad hoc inc.)

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