Bizen Sue Hotely by Kazutoshi Arimoto is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Vy in Famolavolana Maritrano, Trano ary Rafitra Competition Category.

VyMaritrano· 2025

Bizen Sue Hotely

by Kazutoshi Arimoto

Client: Arimoto Construction Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Vy Winner in Maritrano Category

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The Design

About Bizen Sue Hotely

Bizen Sue dia hotely miorina ao amin'ny Tanànan'i Bizen, Faritanin'i Okayama. Ilay trano hazo rihana roa dia natao mba hifanaraka amin'ny tontolo manodidina azy. Ny akora voajanahary dia manome fahatsapana fafana sy fitoniana ho an'ny atiny. Ny efitrano fandroana dia vita amin'ny tanimanga Bizen, taozavatra nentim-paharazana any an-toerana manana tantara mihoatra ny 1400 taona. Varavarankely marobe no manaraka ny fentin'ny toerana ka mamela ny hazavan'ny andro sy ny fivezivezen'ny rivotra voajanahary hiditra, mampihena ny filana jiro artifisialy sy fandravonana rivotra. Efitrano iraisana iray no ahafahan'ireo mpitsidika mifankahita. Ny velaran'ny toerana dia 718 metatra toradroa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Vy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ny famolavolana Bizen Sue Hotely, fankasitrahana malaza omena ny famolavolana tsara izay mahafeno ny fepetra ara-barotra sy ara-indostria andrasana amin'ny famoronana natao tsara. Ny mpandresy Vy dia mampiseho fahaiza-manao lehibe, fahaizana manokana ambony, fahatakarana manam-pahaizana ary fahaizana mamorona an'ireo mpamorona azy. Andrasana ho famoronana ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana izay azo ampiharina sady vaovao ny famolavolana Bizen Sue Hotely. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ity dia mampiray ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny indostria ary manana toetra ara-teknika mahomby mifandray amin'ny fahalalana sy ny talenta. Ny famolavolana Bizen Sue Hotely dia hajaina noho ny fitandremany ary natao hanome fanatsarana ny kalitaon'ny fiainana izay manampy hahatonga ny tontolo ho toerana tsara kokoa.

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