TOKI to TOKI Japans Traditioneel Hotel by Akitoshi Imafuku

TOKI to TOKI Japans Traditioneel Hotel by Akitoshi Imafuku is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in IJzer in Interieur en Tentoonstellingsontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerInterieur· 2020

TOKI to TOKI Japans Traditioneel Hotel

by Akitoshi Imafuku

Client: SUMIHEI Annex TOKI to TOKI

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Interieur Category

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The Design

About TOKI to TOKI Japans Traditioneel Hotel

TOKI tot TOKI in Chinese karakters betekent "seizoen en tijd" en de ontwerpers willen een plek ontwerpen om simpelweg te genieten van seizoenswisselingen terwijl de tijd langzaam verstrijkt. In de lobby werden de krukken op relatief brede tussenruimtes geplaatst om persoonlijke ruimte te koesteren terwijl je geniet van het eten en de communicatie. De geometrisch gevormde tatami-vloer en het patroon van lichten zijn geïnspireerd op de rivier en een wilg voor dit hotel en creëren een magische maar ontspannen sfeer. In de barruimte ontwierpen ze samen met textielontwerper Jotaro SAITO de prachtige organisch gevormde bank.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

TOKI to TOKI Japans Traditioneel Hotel is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. TOKI to TOKI Japans Traditioneel Hotel wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. TOKI to TOKI Japans Traditioneel Hotel wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

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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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