Tokumitsu Taanto Publiskās tualetes interjers by Nobuaki Miyashita is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Sudraba balva A' Design Award in Interjera, tirdzniecības un izstāžu dizains Competition Category.
SudrabaInterjers· 2025
Tokumitsu Taanto Publiskās tualetes interjers
Client: Life Housing Co., Ltd.,
Sudraba balva A' Design Award Winner in Interjers Category
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About Tokumitsu Taanto Publiskās tualetes interjers
Tokumitsu Taanto ir publiskās tualetes interjers, kas atrodas Hakusanā, Išikavas prefektūrā, Japānā. Telpas platība ir 25 kvadrātmetri, un griestu augstums ir 2,90 metri. Sienas klāj vairāk nekā 3 000 zelta lapiņu flīžu. Katra flīze ir 200 milimetru kvadrātveida porcelāna flīze ar teksturētu virsmu, kas apdarināta ar rokām uzklātu Kanazavas zelta lapiņu. Flīzes ir izvietotas uz tumša fona, un netiešais apgaismojums ir izkārtots tā, lai atklātu zelta atstarojošās īpašības. Dizains pielieto tradicionālu japāņu amatniecību mūsdienīgā publiskā telpā.
The Recognition
About the Sudraba balva A' Design Award
Tokumitsu Taanto Publiskās tualetes interjers ir Sudraba balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, ārkārtīgi prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir augstākās klases, krāšņiem un iespaidīgiem dizainiem. Sudraba ieguvēji ir ārkārtīgi spožas un ļoti radošas izpausmes, kas parāda to dizaineru izcilo kompetenci, talantu un asredzību. Sagaidāms, ka Tokumitsu Taanto Publiskās tualetes interjers būs lielisks, paraugdarbs, ļoti profesionāls un dziļi inovatīvs. Šis ar Sudraba balvu apbalvotais dizains ir ievērojams, apbrīnots izgudrojums, kas palīdz paplašināt mākslas, zinātnes, dizaina un tehnoloģiju robežas. Tokumitsu Taanto Publiskās tualetes interjers ir radījums, kam daudzi apskauž, kas modina vēlmes, rada pozitīvas izjūtas un raisa izbrīnu un apbrīnu.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Golden Restroom at Hakusan Gateway Tokumitsu TaanTo is a one-of-a-kind interior space featuring Kanazawa gold leaf, a traditional Japanese craft. Over 3,000 gold leaf tiles adorn the walls, shifting in appearance with changing light. Set against a dark backdrop, indirect lighting accentuates the golden glow, creating a surreal experience akin to a luminous chamber floating in space.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Room area: 25 square meters Ceiling height: 2.90m
- Tags
- interior design, gold leaf, luxury restroom, Kanazawa, cultural heritage, immersive experience
- Production Technology
- The gold leaf tiles are crafted using the UNESCO-listed Hand-Applied Gold Leaf technique. Each 200mm square porcelain tile features textured surfaces enhanced by meticulously applied gold leaf, creating depth and richness. The lighting design is strategically planned to maximize gold’s reflective qualities, enveloping the space in a serene, ethereal glow.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge was crafting a space that maximizes the texture of gold leaf while maintaining a refined and immersive ambiance. Detailed studies of light angles and reflectivity were conducted to create a lighting design that showcases gold at its most mesmerizing.
- Research
- English: Type of Research: Interior design study Objective: Exploring the potential of traditional craftsmanship in spatial design Methodology: Analysis of gold leaf’s light reflection properties, lighting simulations Data Collection: Reflectivity measurements, visitor sensory evaluations Results: Creation of an immersive design using gold leaf Impact: Introducing new applications for Japanese traditional crafts
- Inspiration
- English: The core inspiration of this project is to transform the beauty of Kanazawa gold leaf, a symbol of Kaga culture, into a contemporary spatial experience. The golden enclosure is designed to immerse visitors in the profound artistry of traditional craftsmanship. The interplay of gold's sheen and shadows evolves with time, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere.
- Project Duration
- The project is located in Hakusan, Ishikawa, Japan, and was completed in April 2021.
- Operation Flow
- The restroom offers visitors an immersive experience enveloped in golden radiance. Indirect lighting dynamically alters the expression of the gold leaf, transforming the space into a living artwork of light and shadow. Users feel as if they have stepped into an art installation, elevating a routine activity into an extraordinary encounter.
- Patents
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- Team Members
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- Image Credits
- Image #1,#2,#3,#4,#5: Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita, 2021
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