Ref Okinawa Arena هوٹل by Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award لوہے دا انعام in اندرلی جگہ تے نمائش ڈیزائن Competition Category.

لوہااندرلا· 2025

Ref Okinawa Arena هوٹل

by Uds Ltd.

Client: Sukoyaka Holdings

A' Design Award لوہے دا انعام Winner in اندرلا Category

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The Design

About Ref Okinawa Arena هوٹل

ریف اوکیناوا ایریناء ہک ہوٹل ہے جیڑھا اوکیناوا ٹاپو دے اندریں حصے وچ، ساحلی ریزورٹ علاقیاں کنوں دور، واقع ہے۔ اٹھ منزلاں والی ایں مضبوط کنکریٹ عمارت دا کل فرش رقبہ تقریباً 5,929 مربع میٹر ہے تے ایں وچ 150 مہمان کمرے، ریستوران، دو کرائے تے دین والیاں میٹنگ تھاواں، ہک سونا، ہک پول تے ہک چھت والا بار شامل ہن۔ عمارت دا بیرلا حصہ (فیساڈ) روایتی اوکیناوائی وینٹ بلاک ”ہنا بلاک“ توں متاثر ہو کے ڈیزائن کیتا گیا ہے، جیندے فریم اُشنکٹبندھی سبز تے اینٹی سرخ رنگ وچ ہن۔ پہلیاں دو منزلاں کثیر المقاصد تھاواں تے مشتمل ہن جیڑھیاں ہک مرکزی پوڑھیاں (سیڑھیاں) نال جڑیاں ہوئیاں ہن تے ہک عوامی پارک دے سامنے ہک ٹیرس باغ ول کھلدیاں ہن۔

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award لوہے دا انعام

Ref Okinawa Arena هوٹل A' Design Award لوہے دا انعام دا جتݨ والا ہے، معزز پچھاݨ جیڑھی انہاں چنگے ڈیزائناں کوں ݙتی ویندی ہے جیڑھے چنگی طرح ڈیزائن کیتیاں ہوئیاں تخلیقاں کنوں متوقع پیشہ ورانہ تے صنعتی ضرورتاں پوریاں کریندے ہن۔ لوہے دے جتݨ والے اپݨے خالقاں دی وݙی مہارت، اعلیٰ ماہری، ماہرانہ سمجھ تے تخلیقی صلاحیت ݙکھیندے ہن۔ Ref Okinawa Arena هوٹل کنوں امید کیتی ویندی ہے جو او ہک بہوں قدر کیتی ہوئی، سراہی ہوئی تے پیاری تخلیق ہوسی جیڑھی عملی تے جدت والی ہے۔ ایہ ڈیزائن جنہاں A' Design Award لوہے دا انعام جتیا ہے، صنعت دے بہترین طریقے جمع کریندا ہے تے علم تے صلاحیت نال جڑیاں ہوئیاں قابل تکنیکی خصوصیتاں رکھیندا ہے۔ Ref Okinawa Arena هوٹل دی سنجیدگی کنوں عزت کیتی ویندی ہے تے او زندگی دے معیار وچ بہتری آݨݨ کیتے بݨایا گیا ہے جیڑھی دنیا کوں بہتر جاہ بݨاوݨ وچ مدد کریندی ہے۔

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Ref Okinawa arena is located in the heart of Okinawa island, renowned for its seaside beauty. However, this inland location offers a vibrant contrast to the coastal areas. Known for its sports venues and nostalgic American nightlife, influenced by the nearby U.S. military base, it represents a rich cultural tapestry. This project aims to highlight an alternative side of Okinawa by focusing on local culture and community spirit, offering a fresh perspective on the island's unique charms.
Dimensions & Packaging: The eight-story building, constructed with a reinforced concrete structure, spans a total floor area of approximately 5,929.48 square meters. The hotel features 150 guest rooms, multiple restaurants, two rental meeting spaces, a sauna, a pool, and a rooftop bar.
Tags: hotel, japan, okinawa, ref, okinawa arena
Production Technology: The exterior facade draws from the 'hana-block,' a traditional Okinawan vent block, with a modern twist. Each frame features two colors: tropical green, symbolizing Okinawa’s lush environment, and brick red, reflecting the region’s clay architecture. This duality creates a dynamic effect that captures Okinawa's vibrant spirit as the colors shift with the viewing angle. Inside the guest rooms, the color schemes vary by floor, adding a playful and distinctive touch to the hotel’s design.
Design Challenge: While Okinawa is known for its seaside, this project offers a fresh perspective by highlighting often-overlooked inland charms. Situated away from the beach, the hotel emphasizes local culture, traditions, and community spirit, creating a unique identity distinct from coastal resorts. Additionally, under Park PFI regulations, the ground floor design blends with the surrounding greenery to create a public space that benefits the community.
Research: Adjacent to a U.S. military base, the project highlights the strong influence of American culture in Okinawa. During the colonial period, Okinawa adopted American education and lifestyle, creating a unique blend of American and traditional Okinawan cultures. Despite this rich diversity, a venue is needed to effectively share this cultural fusion. We propose a hotel that encapsulates the charm of Okinawa City, showcasing its distinctive cultural identity and celebrating its multifaceted heritage.
Inspiration: The concept draws from the Okinawan word 'Champuru,' meaning 'mixed,' symbolizing the fusion of traditional Okinawan, Mainland Japanese, Southeast Asian, and American influences. It celebrates this multicultural charm through local materials and collaborations with local artists and the hometown basketball team. The project illustrates how a commercial venture can integrate with the community, enhancing guest experiences and fostering local pride in an environmentally conscious manner.
Project Duration: The project began in May 2021, was completed in July 2023, and opened in August 2023 to coincide with the Basketball World Cup at the nearby Okinawa Arena. To celebrate the hometown basketball team, we collaborated with local artists to create two uniquely themed guest rooms inspired by the team's identity.
Operation Flow: Designed with the community in mind, the hotel's first two floors are multifunctional spaces connected by a central staircase. These spaces open to a terrace garden, linking to the public park across the street and creating a welcoming lounge for locals. The top floor features a pool and music bar inspired by 'Music Town,' a nearby American-influenced venue. This setup encourages both guests and locals to engage in activities from day to night, fostering a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere.
Patents: copyrights belong to uds ltd. 2024.
Team Members: Norito Nakahara
Anna Naganuma
Kaito Fujita
Thanaporn Lohavichitranon
Image Credits: Image #No1 : Photographer Nacasa & Partners Inc., Ref okinawa arena, 2023
Image #No2 : Photographer Nacasa & Partners Inc., Ref okinawa arena, 2023
Image #No3 : Photographer Nacasa & Partners Inc., Ref okinawa arena, 2023
Image #No4 : Photographer Nacasa & Partners Inc., Ref okinawa arena, 2023
Image #No5 : Photographer Nacasa & Partners Inc., Ref okinawa arena, 2023