TOKI to TOKI Lukanda Tradizzjonali Ġappuniża by Akitoshi Imafuku

TOKI to TOKI Lukanda Tradizzjonali Ġappuniża by Akitoshi Imafuku is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid in Disinn ta' Spazji Interjuri u Wirjiet Competition Category.

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TOKI to TOKI Lukanda Tradizzjonali Ġappuniża

by Akitoshi Imafuku

Client: SUMIHEI Annex TOKI to TOKI

Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid Winner in Interjur Category

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The Design

About TOKI to TOKI Lukanda Tradizzjonali Ġappuniża

TOKI TOKI b'karattri Ċiniżi tfisser "staġun u ħin" u d-disinjaturi jixtiequ jiddisinjaw post biex sempliċement igawdu bidliet fl-istaġun waqt li jgħaddu l-ħin bil-mod. Fil-lobby, l-ippurgar tpoġġa fi spazji relattivament wesgħin bejniethom biex jgħożżu l-ispazju personali waqt li jgawdu l-ikel u l-komunikazzjoni. L-art tatami tat-forma ġeometrika u l-mudell bid-dwal huma ispirati mix-xmara u siġra taż-żafżafa quddiem din il-lukanda, u joħolqu atmosfera maġika imma rilassanti. Fl-ispazju tal-bar, huma ddisinjaw is-sufan magnífico b'forma organika bid-disinjatur tat-tessuti Jotaro SAITO.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid

TOKI to TOKI Lukanda Tradizzjonali Ġappuniża huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż mogħti lil disinji tajbin li jissodisfaw ir-rekwiżiti professjonali u industrijali mistennija minn ħolqien imfassal tajjeb. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Ħadid juru l-ħila kbira, l-ispeċjalizzazzjoni għolja, il-fehim espert u l-kapaċità kreattiva tal-ħallieqa tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li TOKI to TOKI Lukanda Tradizzjonali Ġappuniża ikun ħolqien imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub li huwa prattiku u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Ħadid jintegra l-aħjar prattiki tal-industrija u għandu karatteristiċi tekniċi kompetenti marbuta mal-għarfien u t-talent. TOKI to TOKI Lukanda Tradizzjonali Ġappuniża huwa rispettat għall-eżattezza tiegħu u mfassal biex itejjeb il-kwalità tal-ħajja u jgħin jagħmel id-dinja post aħjar.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This traditional Japanese hotel “ryokan” is perfectly located in the central of Kinosaki onsen district near the station. Even though it is newly opened, this ryokan stands beautifully along the river as it had been there for long time. TOKI to TOKI in Chinese characters means “season and time” and we wish that this hotel will be the place for the guests to simply enjoy changes of the season while time passing slowly. The lobby on the first floor is a free space with self-service food space where guests can enjoy the delicious food and communication with other guests. We placed the mushroom-like stools randomly at relatively wide spaces in between in order for guests to cherish the space between them or just to enjoy the time by themselves. The upholstering of the stool is Nishijin textile designed by Jotaro SAITO. The geometrical shape tatami floor was made to order for this project and the pattern on created by the lights is inspired by river surface and shade of a willow tree in front of this building. Together, the tatami floor and the pattern by the lights create magical but relaxing atmosphere.
At the guest rooms, we designed unique bed backboard for each room inspired by the beauty exist in Japanese culture such as mizuhiki decoration, Japanese pine tree, moon and so on.
On the third floor, there is a bar space with the magnificent organic-shaped sofa. For the design of this sofa, we collaborated with textile designer Jotaro SAITO. By lavishly using his Nishijin textile like patchwork quilt to create the high-backed sofa, the bar becomes unforgettably and beautifully powerful.
Tags: Japanese traditional hotel, Ryokan, Onsen, Hot Spring
Inspiration: The design concept was “miyabi” which means Japanese elegance. It seems loud but there is a refined sense embedded in the design. As we design, we came to understand “miyabi” we want to express in our design is the pomp and the fine quality that can elevate our mind.
Project Duration: The project started in August 1, 2019 and finished in December 29, 2019 in Kinosaki, Hyogo.
Team Members: Lead Designer: Akitoshi Imafuku, Designer: Kenken Murakami, Lighting Designer: Masanobu Takeishi (Illumination of City Environment, Ltd.), Kimono Textile: SANSAI, Special Art: Art Stock, Special Art: r inc., Graphic Design: Yuki Ueji, Construction: Solid, and Client: Mikio Nakae (SUMIHEI)
Image Credits: Photographer: Daisuke Shima (ad hoc inc.)

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