Bizen Sue Hotell by Kazutoshi Arimoto is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award i Jern in Arkitektur-, bygnings- og strukturdesign Competition Category.

JernArkitektur· 2025

Bizen Sue Hotell

by Kazutoshi Arimoto

Client: Arimoto Construction Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Arkitektur Category

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The Design

About Bizen Sue Hotell

Bizen Sue er et hotell som ligger i Bizen by, Okayama fylke. Den to-etasjes trebygningen er utformet for å smelte sammen med det omkringliggende landskapet. Naturlige materialer gir interiøret en følelse av varme og ro. Badet er laget med Bizen-keramikk, et lokalt tradisjonshåndverk med en historie på 1400 år. Mange vinduer følger tomtens skråning og slipper inn dagslys og naturlig ventilasjon, noe som reduserer behovet for kunstig belysning og klimaanlegg. Et felles rom lar gjestene møtes. Tomtearealet er 718 kvadratmeter.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Jern

Bizen Sue Hotell er vinner av A' Design Award i Jern, en prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles gode design som oppfyller de profesjonelle og industrielle kravene man forventer av veldesignede skaperverk. Jernvinnere viser stor dyktighet, høy spesialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapasitet hos skaperne. Bizen Sue Hotell forventes å være et høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt skaperverk som er praktisk og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer bransjens beste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaper knyttet til kunnskap og talent. Bizen Sue Hotell respekteres for sin grundighet og er utformet for å gi forbedringer i livskvalitet som bidrar til å gjøre verden til et bedre sted.

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