Tsubomiya 3rd Whare Haumanu Kōiwi by Shunsuke Ohe

Tsubomiya 3rd Whare Haumanu Kōiwi by Shunsuke Ohe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2026

Tsubomiya 3rd Whare Haumanu Kōiwi

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Tsubomiya 3rd Whare Haumanu Kōiwi

Ko Tsubomiya 3rd he whare haumanu kōiwi kei te rohe pakihi o Osaka, Hapani. Ko te hoahoa o roto he whakamāori anō i te āhua marino o te ryokan tuku iho o Hapani i runga i te ara hou. He kāhui tae iti nei — mā, kiwikiwi, pango — e whakamahanatia ana e ngā tatau rākau me ngā ripa rākau ngāwari. Mā ngā rama ngohengohe kāore i te tika mai, te kakara whakauru ngāwari, me ngā puoro āta tangi e tautoko te wairua rangimārie. E whā ngā rūma haumanu tūmataiti, ka mau tonu te pōuriuri ake i te tomokanga me ngā ara hīkoi. E 66.5 mita pūrua te rahi o te wāhi, ā, ko tāna whāinga he whakamāmā i te taumahatanga o te tinana me te hinengaro.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Tsubomiya 3rd Whare Haumanu Kōiwi te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Tsubomiya 3rd Whare Haumanu Kōiwi he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Tsubomiya 3rd Whare Haumanu Kōiwi i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The interior reinterprets the tranquility and elegance of a traditional Japanese luxury ryokan in a contemporary way. A restrained palette of white, gray, and black is enriched by timber doors and delicate wooden latticework, creating warmth and depth. Soft indirect lighting and subdued illumination produce gentle shadows and contrast, evoking the quiet beauty, serenity, and contemplative atmosphere of a refined ryokan.
Dimensions & Packaging: Project area : 66.5 sqm / Category : osteopathic clinic
Tags: osteopathic clinic, wood , Japanese inn , Japanese , lattice , LUSTYdesign , Shunsuke Ohe
Production Technology: Ceiling : wall paper / Wall : wood , wall paper / Floor : carpet, pvc tile
Design Challenge: Many chiropractic clinics in Japan tend to be functional, sterile, and minimalist spaces. However, this project redefines the clinic not merely as a place to adjust the body, but as a space to heal the mind as well. Designed based on a clear concept, this space possesses such an otherworldly quality that, at first glance, it does not appear to be a clinic, surprising and moving visitors who arrive unaware of its true nature.
Research: It is rare for a chiropractic clinic to embody the atmosphere of a high end Japanese ryokan with such authenticity. Going beyond treatment alone, this clinic offers an experience shaped by Japanese aesthetic sensibility and quiet hospitality. In the heart of the city, it stands as a distinctive healing space that leaves visitors with a deep sense of calm and a lasting impression.
Inspiration: Located in Osaka’s business district, this clinic was conceived as a serene, high quality space reminiscent of a traditional Japanese ryokan. Despite its urban setting, stepping inside reveals a tranquil world apart from the city, where soothing music and subtle fragrance envelop visitors. It offers busy professionals a place to unwind while also providing international travelers with a refined and distinctly Japanese spatial experience.
Project Duration: Project Duration : From June 2025 to July 2025 Project location : Osaka(Japan)
Operation Flow: All four treatment rooms are private, with lighting kept lower than in the entrance and corridors. In these dim, tranquil spaces, the subtle scent of incense and traditional Japanese music create an experience that extends beyond treatment alone, offering deep restoration for both body and mind. The design is defined by its ability not only to relieve physical fatigue, but also to gently ease mental tension.
Image Credits: Photograph : NANA TAJIMA by ToLoLo studio