Bizen Sue Munus Primarium: Deversorium by Kazutoshi Arimoto

Bizen Sue Munus Primarium: Deversorium by Kazutoshi Arimoto is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Architectura Competition Category.

FerrumArchitectura· 2025

Bizen Sue Munus Primarium: Deversorium

by Kazutoshi Arimoto

Client: Arimoto Construction Co., Ltd.

Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Architectura Category

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The Design

About Bizen Sue Munus Primarium: Deversorium

Textus Libri: Bizen Sue deversorium est in urbe Bizen, in Praefectura Okayama situm. Aedificium ligneum duarum tabulatorum ita formatum est ut cum regione circumiacente concordet. Materiae naturales interiori spatio sensum caloris et tranquillitatis praebent. Balneum ex figlina Bizen factum est, arte traditionali locali cum historia MCD annorum. Multae fenestrae declivitatem loci sequuntur et lucem diurnam ac ventilationem naturalem inducunt, minuentes necessitatem luminis artificialis et aeris temperati. Conclave commune hospitibus occasionem congrediendi praebet. Area loci DCCXVIII metra quadrata est.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Bizen Sue Munus Primarium: Deversorium victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Bizen Sue Munus Primarium: Deversorium creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Bizen Sue Munus Primarium: Deversorium ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

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