Bizen Sue Chav So Qhua by Kazutoshi Arimoto

Bizen Sue Chav So Qhua by Kazutoshi Arimoto is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev Competition Category.

HlauVaj Tsev· 2025

Bizen Sue Chav So Qhua

by Kazutoshi Arimoto

Client: Arimoto Construction Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Vaj Tsev Category

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The Design

About Bizen Sue Chav So Qhua

Bizen Sue yog ib lub tsev so qhua nyob hauv Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. Lub tsev ntoo ob theem raug tsim los sib xyaw nrog cov av thiab tsev qab zib ib puag ncig. Cov khoom siv los ntawm hauv qab ntuj ua rau sab hauv muaj kev sov thiab kev nyob tus. Lub chav da dej yog ua los ntawm Bizen pottery, ib qho kev kos duab thoob tebchaws uas muaj keeb kwm ntev 1400 xyoo. Muaj ntau lub qhov rai raws li kev nqis hauv thaj chaw, coj lub hnub tuaj thiab cua ntws tuaj yam ntxiv, txo tau kev siv qhov txias thiab kev siv teeb hluav taws xob. Muaj ib chav sib koom pab kom cov qhua tau ntsib sib tham. Thaj chaw loj yog 718 metres square.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

Bizen Sue Chav So Qhua 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. Bizen Sue Chav So Qhua 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. Bizen Sue Chav So Qhua 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

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This building has been designed to blend in with the surrounding natural environment and to become one with the surrounding scenery. By making use of natural materials a space that gives a sense of warmth and calm has been created. The aim is to create a place where visitors can relax their minds and bodies while feeling close to nature.
Furthermore by creating a building that resonates with the local history and culture a special space has been created where visitors can experience the unique charm of the area.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area 718 square meters
Total floor area 265 square meters
Tags: Architecture, Hotel, NaturalMaterials, Building, Bizenpottery
Production Technology: Wooden architecture second story building
Design Challenge: As the construction site has a difference in elevation we have made use of this characteristic and adopted a design that uses the difference in elevation to create a vaulted structure. This has brought a sense of openness to the space, while also reducing construction costs by minimizing unnecessary construction work. It is a rational design that achieves both functionality and economy while harmonizing with the natural terrain.
Research: While traditional craft Bizen pottery has excellent characteristics as a vase or plate there were many issues with using it as a material for baths. However through the skills and ingenuity of skilled craftsmen we have overcome these difficulties and created a special space that combines texture and functionality. This is a bath that fuses tradition and innovation.
Inspiration: When designing this hotel the first element I focused on was the bath made using the locally crafted pottery bizenyaki
with a 1400 year history bizen pottery is a traditional craft that exudes a rustic yet profound presence adding depth and character to the space by incorporating this material I aimed to create a unique environment where nature history and local culture come together in harmony.
Project Duration: To be completed in 2024 in Bizen City Okayama Prefecture
Operation Flow: We have prepared a room where guests can interact with each other.
In addition we have made effective use of the natural light and wind by placing many windows to take advantage of the difference in elevation and we have secured comfortable lighting and ventilation. We have realized an ecological space that makes the most of natural power without relying on artificial lighting or air conditioning and we have created a sustainable environment where you can spend time comfortably.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami