Charis Wāhi ā-Roto by Hiroki Takahashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

RinoRoto Whare· 2025

Charis Wāhi ā-Roto

by Hiroki Takahashi

Client: Hiroki Takahashi Infinite Design

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Charis Wāhi ā-Roto

Ka whakatūria e te pānga tahi o ngā rauemi rerekē tētahi taurite ātaahua hou. Ko ngā whakapaipai konganuku me ngā taonga karāhe e whakaata mārie ana i te mārama, ka tāpiri i te kanapa ki te wāhi. Ka hanumi tōtika te mātaotanga o te kōhatu māori, o te māpara rānei, ki te pakeke o te konganuku, ka hanga i tētahi rangi rahotea. Ko Kumiko, he tikanga mahi rākau taketake nō Hapani, e whakakotahi urupū ana i ngā wāhanga rākau iti hei hanga i ngā tauira ātaahua, e maka atarangi ana, ā, e tāpiri ana i te hōhonu me te nekehanga ki te wāhi. E taurite rangatira ana ēnei rauemi i te ātaahuatanga, ā, e waiho whakaihiihi ana i ngā manuhiri.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Charis Wāhi ā-Roto te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Charis Wāhi ā-Roto he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Charis Wāhi ā-Roto mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Combining metal, stone and kumiko creates a beautiful harmony between natural and modern.
Metallic accents and glassware reflect subtle light and add a touch of sparkle to the space.
The coolness of natural stone or marble blends with the hardness of metal to create a sophisticated atmosphere.
Kumiko is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique that combines small pieces of wood to create beautiful patterns, cast shadows, and add movement and depth to a space.
Dimensions & Packaging: The size of the building is 340.96m2 in total floor space, 14.5m in width, 13.6m in depth, and 8.2m in height.
Tags: Hiroki Takahashi, Infinite Design, Japan, Housing Design, Sukiya
Production Technology: An attempt to harmonize different cultures and materials. This design was inspired by the geometric patterns of nature and traditional Japanese beauty, and was simulated multiple times using CAD software in pursuit of visual harmony and functionality.
Design Challenge: Spatial design has developed uniquely around the world, based on the historical background and materials specific to each region. This work combines materials and crafts from different regions, such as Sicilian marble, Patagonian granite, and Japanese kumiko crafts. Combining these materials was a new endeavor, and an important task was to verify whether the aesthetic balance was harmonious.
Research: This project aims to provide new aesthetic value to the space by fusing different materials with modern design. As a result, materials and modern elements are in harmony, creating a sophisticated space. The effect of light reflection and shadows was confirmed to add movement and depth to the space, playing an important role in the design.
Inspiration: Stone and wood are natural materials, and their textures and colors bring warmth and calm to a space. On the other hand, metal gives a modern and cool impression. We realized that by combining these contrasting materials, a new aesthetic balance could be created.
Kumiko is a traditional Japanese craft technique, and its delicate design evokes history and culture.
Metal is durable and functional, stone offers luxury and natural beauty, and kumiko expresses precision and traditional beauty.
Project Duration: The project is scheduled to commence construction in April 2023 and be completed in September 2024. The construction site is in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
Operation Flow: The interior space combines kumiko, marble, and metal to create a harmonious blend of modern sophistication and traditional Japanese beauty. The delicate woodwork symbolizes the beauty of nature and craftsmanship, giving the space warmth and depth. The marble floors and counters combine luxury and durability, while the clean, modern texture of the metal completes the overall look. These materials are in harmony with an aesthetic balance, leaving a deep impression on visitors.