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Bizen Sue Отель by Kazutoshi Arimoto

Bizen Sue Отель by Kazutoshi Arimoto is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Железная премия A' Design Award in Архитектура, строительство и проектирование конструкций Competition Category.


ЖелезнаяАрхитектура· 2025

Bizen Sue Отель

by Kazutoshi Arimoto

Client: Arimoto Construction Co., Ltd.

Железная премия A' Design Award Winner in Архитектура Category

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The Design

About Bizen Sue Отель

Bizen Sue — отель, расположенный в городе Бидзэн, префектура Окаяма. Двухэтажное деревянное здание спроектировано так, чтобы органично вписываться в окружающий ландшафт. Натуральные материалы наполняют интерьер ощущением тепла и спокойствия. Купель выполнена из керамики бидзэн — местного традиционного ремесла с 1400-летней историей. Многочисленные окна следуют уклону участка, обеспечивая естественное освещение и вентиляцию, что снижает потребность в искусственном свете и кондиционировании. Общая гостиная позволяет гостям знакомиться друг с другом. Площадь участка составляет 718 квадратных метров.

The Recognition

About the Железная премия A' Design Award

Bizen Sue Отель — лауреат Железной премии A' Design Award, престижного признания, присуждаемого хорошим проектам, которые отвечают профессиональным и промышленным требованиям, ожидаемым от хорошо продуманных творений. Обладатели Железной премии демонстрируют большое мастерство, высокую специализацию, экспертное понимание и творческие способности их авторов. Ожидается, что Bizen Sue Отель станет высокоценимым, вызывающим восхищение и дорогим сердцу творением, практичным и инновационным. Этот проект, получивший Железную премию A' Design Award, интегрирует лучшие отраслевые практики и обладает компетентными техническими характеристиками, сочетающимися с ноу-хау и талантом. Благодаря основательности Bizen Sue Отель заслуживает уважения и создан для того, чтобы улучшать качество жизни, помогая сделать мир лучше.

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

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