Kyotology 기본 기능: 호텔 by Naoto Doi and Koji Yamanaka

Kyotology 기본 기능: 호텔 by Naoto Doi and Koji Yamanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 철상 in 호스피탈리티, 레크리에이션, 여행 및 관광 디자인 Competition Category.

철호스피탈리티· 2021

Kyotology 기본 기능: 호텔

by Naoto Doi and Koji Yamanaka

Client: Cosmos More

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 호스피탈리티 Category

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The Design

About Kyotology 기본 기능: 호텔

도서 텍스트: 준이치로 다니자키의 저서 "그늘에 대하여"와 교토 여행객들의 행동에 관한 연구가 이 프로젝트의 토대가 되었습니다. 다니자키는 일본인들이 역사를 통틀어 빛보다 그늘을 축복해왔으며, 이것이 실외와 실내를 서로 얽히게 하는 일본 전통 건축으로 이어졌다고 서술했습니다. 연구 결과 교토를 찾는 여행객들이 그 문화와 역사에 큰 관심을 가지고 있음이 드러났고, 이에 팀은 "휴식과 탐험(Unwind and Explore)"을 콘셉트로 설정하여 투숙객들이 배우고, 경험하고, 휴식하도록 이끄는 호텔을 만들어냈습니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Kyotology 기본 기능: 호텔, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Kyotology 기본 기능: 호텔, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Kyotology 기본 기능: 호텔, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: As the number of hotel rooms had increased 400% since 2012, majorities are focused more on its capacity which did not have the local culture nor history. Therefore we felt an urge to create a place where tourists can experience traditional accommodation of Kyoto. The hotel initiates the local economic system by attracting curious users. Intertwining exterior and interior especially placing the inner garden in every room makes this brand established.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 24053mm x Depth 10090mm
Site area: 295.04sqm
Total floor space: 485.11sqm
Tags: Kyoto, garden, Shadow, architecture, heritage, local economy
Production Technology: Vertical lines that are created by standing seam roofs emphasize changing shadows during the day. High edge roof end is a symbol of Sukiyazukuri style which is a common style for a building exclusively used for a Japanese tea ceremony. We surveyed neighbors’ window levels to avoid direct eye contact between users and neighbors. By adjusting window placements from neighbors, users could feel secure and private while staying in the guest rooms.
Design Challenge: It is common for a government to set landscape regulations to maintain the historical view of the city, and Kyoto city also sets various and precise rules mainly for color of facade, height of the building and usage of the balcony/rooftop. Since Kyoto city added more rules to the regulations while we were planning, we were forced to be flexible and let go of some of the design details. Architectural regulation made it really difficult to place the inner garden; we had to think carefully about balancing between architectural structure, livable environment for plants in the garden, and comfort of the guests.
Research: First of all, our R&D team researched about the history of the site and Kyoto. The area around the site was located close to Zen temple, and it has been left out from urban development of the city. Volume of travellers in Kyoto, popular tourist attractions, travelling patterns and many more elements were researched. Secondly, we visited the site and the former owner. The owner used to live at the site with his family for generations in a classical Japanese style house with a well-maintained garden. As soon as we saw the original site, we knew that we had to keep the original vibes. Thirdly, the team visited local shops and restaurants to look for potential partnerships. Since the hotel is not equipped with a kitchen, it was necessary to provide food for hotel guests from nearby restaurants.
Inspiration: In the book "In Praise of Shadows" Tanizaki stated the conceptual base of Japanese architectural beauty lies in shadows. Japanese cherish shadows over the history of its cultural development, and we translate its concept into modern architecture. By intertwining exterior and interior, and garden and concrete, shadows began to shine. Another inspiration was the local people who were eager to reactivate the local economy by collaborating with the local designers, constructors, and shop owners.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2018 in Kyoto and Tokyo Japan.
Operation Flow: As soon as the guest arrive, they go through Noren at the gate to enter the site before entering the building which used to mean that they are entring a commercial space. The guests walk through lobby/lounge area, then they proceed to the front desk to check in. After check in, they proceed to the corridor lightened up with dim traditional lantern shaped room signs.
Team Members: Naoto Doi - Cosmos More
Koji Yamanaka - GENETO Architects Office
Mitsuteru Nakada - GENETO Architects Office
Asako Yamashita - GENETO Architects Office
Image Credits: Cosmos More