Charis Itic Cauitl by Hiroki Takahashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli in Callitic Tlacauhtli ihuan Tlanextilizpan Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

TepoztliCallitic· 2025

Charis Itic Cauitl

by Hiroki Takahashi

Client: Hiroki Takahashi Infinite Design

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Callitic Category

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The Design

About Charis Itic Cauitl

In nepantiliztli zazo tetl ihuan cuahuitl quichihuilia ce yancuic cualtica nenepanoliztli. Tepoztic chicahualiztli ihuan tezcatl achi quineltoca tlanextli, quitlalia ce pepeyocayotl ipan cauitl. In cecec tetl nozo texohuitl cualtica mocencahuia ica chicahuac tepoztli, quichihualiya ce mahuiztic nepantla. Kumiko, ce huehueh Xiponecatl cuauhtlachihualiztli, cualli quimocencahua tepitzin cuahuitl ica cualnezqui nepantilizpan, quichihua cecehuallo ihuan quitlalia tlaneltoquiliztli ica nepantiliztli ipan cauitl. Inin tetl cualli nenepanoliya in cualnezqui ihuan quinahualtia mahuizolizpan tlen temoaya.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli

Charis Itic Cauitl ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Charis Itic Cauitl ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. Charis Itic Cauitl quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.

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.