TOKI to TOKI Hudheelka Dhaqanka Ee Jabbaan by Akitoshi Imafuku

TOKI to TOKI Hudheelka Dhaqanka Ee Jabbaan by Akitoshi Imafuku is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qolalka Gudaha iyo Bandhigyada Competition Category.

BirGudaha· 2020

TOKI to TOKI Hudheelka Dhaqanka Ee Jabbaan

by Akitoshi Imafuku

Client: SUMIHEI Annex TOKI to TOKI

Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Gudaha Category

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The Design

About TOKI to TOKI Hudheelka Dhaqanka Ee Jabbaan

TOKI ilaa TOKI xuruufta shiineeska macnihiisu waa “xilli iyo waqti” naqshadeeyaashuna waxay rabaan inay qaabeeyaan meel ay si fudud ugu raaxeystaan isbeddelada xilli iyagoo waqtiga si tartiib ah uga gudbaya. Goobta lagu ololeeyo, saxarada waxaa la dhigay meelo ballaadhan oo u dhexeeya si ay u qiimeeyaan boos shaqsiyadeed halka ay ku raaxeysanayaan cuntada iyo wada xiriirka. Joometri ahaan qaab dhismeedka tatami iyo qaabka nalalka waxaa u waxyooday wabiga iyo geed alwaax ah hoteelka hortiisa, waxayna abuuraan jawi sixir ah laakiin nasasho leh. Barxadda baarka, waxay naqshadeeyeen fadhiga dabiiciga ah ee dabiiciga ah lehna naqshadeeyaha dharka ee Jotaro SAITO.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

TOKI to TOKI Hudheelka Dhaqanka Ee Jabbaan waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. TOKI to TOKI Hudheelka Dhaqanka Ee Jabbaan waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, TOKI to TOKI Hudheelka Dhaqanka Ee Jabbaan waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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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