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Tokumitsu Taanto Interier Tualeti Publik by Nobuaki Miyashita

Tokumitsu Taanto Interier Tualeti Publik by Nobuaki Miyashita is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award in Dizajni i Hapësirës së Brendshme dhe Ekspozitës Competition Category.


ArgjendiBrendësi· 2025

Tokumitsu Taanto Interier Tualeti Publik

by Nobuaki Miyashita

Client: Life Housing Co., Ltd.,

Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award Winner in Brendësi Category

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The Design

About Tokumitsu Taanto Interier Tualeti Publik

Tokumitsu Taanto është një interier tualeti publik i vendosur në Hakusan, Ishikawa, Japoni. Dhoma mbulon 25 metra katrorë dhe ka një lartësi tavani prej 2.90 metrash. Më shumë se 3,000 pllaka me fletë ari mbulojnë muret. Secila pllakë është një pllakë porcelani katrore prej 200 milimetrash me sipërfaqe të teksturuar, e përfunduar me fletë ari Kanazawa të aplikuar me dorë. Pllakat janë vendosur mbi një sfond të errët, dhe ndriçimi indirekt është organizuar për të zbuluar cilësinë reflektuese të arit. Dizajni aplikon një zanat tradicional japonez në një hapësirë publike bashkëkohore.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award

Tokumitsu Taanto Interier Tualeti Publik është fitues i Çmimit të Argjendtë A' Design Award, një njohje jashtëzakonisht prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të nivelit më të lartë, mahnitëse dhe mbresëlënëse. Fituesit e Argjendtë janë vepra tejet brilante dhe jashtëzakonisht krijuese që ilustrojnë ekspertizën, talentin dhe mprehtësinë e shquar të dizajnerëve të tyre. Tokumitsu Taanto Interier Tualeti Publik pritet të jetë një vepër e mrekullueshme, vitrinë e vërtetë e mjeshtërisë, jashtëzakonisht profesionale dhe thellësisht inovative. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Argjendtë A' Design Award është një shpikje shumë e shquar dhe e admiruar që sjell dobi dhe zgjeron kufijtë e artit, shkencës, dizajnit dhe teknologjisë. Tokumitsu Taanto Interier Tualeti Publik është një krijim shumë i dëshiruar që ngjall dëshira, sjell ndjenja pozitive dhe zgjon habi e mahnitje.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Golden Restroom at Hakusan Gateway Tokumitsu TaanTo is a one-of-a-kind interior space featuring Kanazawa gold leaf, a traditional Japanese craft. Over 3,000 gold leaf tiles adorn the walls, shifting in appearance with changing light. Set against a dark backdrop, indirect lighting accentuates the golden glow, creating a surreal experience akin to a luminous chamber floating in space.
Dimensions & Packaging
Room area: 25 square meters Ceiling height: 2.90m
Tags
interior design, gold leaf, luxury restroom, Kanazawa, cultural heritage, immersive experience
Production Technology
The gold leaf tiles are crafted using the UNESCO-listed Hand-Applied Gold Leaf technique. Each 200mm square porcelain tile features textured surfaces enhanced by meticulously applied gold leaf, creating depth and richness. The lighting design is strategically planned to maximize gold’s reflective qualities, enveloping the space in a serene, ethereal glow.
Design Challenge
The greatest challenge was crafting a space that maximizes the texture of gold leaf while maintaining a refined and immersive ambiance. Detailed studies of light angles and reflectivity were conducted to create a lighting design that showcases gold at its most mesmerizing.
Research
English: Type of Research: Interior design study Objective: Exploring the potential of traditional craftsmanship in spatial design Methodology: Analysis of gold leaf’s light reflection properties, lighting simulations Data Collection: Reflectivity measurements, visitor sensory evaluations Results: Creation of an immersive design using gold leaf Impact: Introducing new applications for Japanese traditional crafts
Inspiration
English: The core inspiration of this project is to transform the beauty of Kanazawa gold leaf, a symbol of Kaga culture, into a contemporary spatial experience. The golden enclosure is designed to immerse visitors in the profound artistry of traditional craftsmanship. The interplay of gold's sheen and shadows evolves with time, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere.
Project Duration
The project is located in Hakusan, Ishikawa, Japan, and was completed in April 2021.
Operation Flow
The restroom offers visitors an immersive experience enveloped in golden radiance. Indirect lighting dynamically alters the expression of the gold leaf, transforming the space into a living artwork of light and shadow. Users feel as if they have stepped into an art installation, elevating a routine activity into an extraordinary encounter.
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Image Credits
Image #1,#2,#3,#4,#5: Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita, 2021

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