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Kyotology Khách sạn by Naoto Doi and Koji Yamanaka

Kyotology Khách sạn by Naoto Doi and Koji Yamanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Sắt in Thiết kế Khách sạn Competition Category.


SắtKhách sạn· 2021

Kyotology Khách sạn

by Naoto Doi and Koji Yamanaka

Client: Cosmos More

A' Design Award Sắt Winner in Khách sạn Category

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The Design

About Kyotology Khách sạn

Cuốn sách "In Praise of Shadows" của Junichiro Tanizaki và nghiên cứu về hành vi của du khách tại Kyoto đã tạo nền tảng cho dự án này. Tanizaki khẳng định rằng người Nhật đã đề cao bóng tối hơn ánh sáng xuyên suốt lịch sử, điều này dẫn đến kiến trúc truyền thống Nhật Bản như sự giao thoa giữa không gian ngoại thất và nội thất. Nghiên cứu cho thấy du khách tại Kyoto rất quan tâm đến văn hóa và lịch sử của thành phố, do đó đội ngũ thiết kế đã chọn "Thư giãn và Khám phá" làm khái niệm và tạo ra một khách sạn nơi khách được khuyến khích học hỏi, trải nghiệm và thư giãn.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Sắt

Kyotology Khách sạn là người chiến thắng giải thưởng A' Design Award Sắt, một sự công nhận danh giá dành cho các thiết kế tốt đáp ứng các yêu cầu chuyên môn và công nghiệp được kỳ vọng từ các sáng tạo được thiết kế tốt. Những người chiến thắng giải Sắt thể hiện kỹ năng tuyệt vời, chuyên môn hóa cao, sự thấu hiểu chuyên gia và năng lực sáng tạo của người tạo ra chúng. Kyotology Khách sạn được kỳ vọng là một sáng tạo được đánh giá cao, ngưỡng mộ và trân trọng, thực tế và đổi mới. Thiết kế chiến thắng giải thưởng A' Design Award Sắt này tích hợp các thực hành tốt nhất của ngành và có các đặc tính kỹ thuật thành thạo gắn liền với bí quyết và tài năng. Kyotology Khách sạn được kính trọng vì sự kỹ lưỡng và được thiết kế để mang lại những cải thiện chất lượng cuộc sống giúp biến thế giới thành một nơi tốt đẹp hơn.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
As the number of hotel rooms had increased 400% since 2012, majorities are focused more on its capacity which did not have the local culture nor history. Therefore we felt an urge to create a place where tourists can experience traditional accommodation of Kyoto. The hotel initiates the local economic system by attracting curious users. Intertwining exterior and interior especially placing the inner garden in every room makes this brand established.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 24053mm x Depth 10090mm
Site area: 295.04sqm
Total floor space: 485.11sqm
Tags
Kyoto, garden, Shadow, architecture, heritage, local economy
Production Technology
Vertical lines that are created by standing seam roofs emphasize changing shadows during the day. High edge roof end is a symbol of Sukiyazukuri style which is a common style for a building exclusively used for a Japanese tea ceremony. We surveyed neighbors’ window levels to avoid direct eye contact between users and neighbors. By adjusting window placements from neighbors, users could feel secure and private while staying in the guest rooms.
Design Challenge
It is common for a government to set landscape regulations to maintain the historical view of the city, and Kyoto city also sets various and precise rules mainly for color of facade, height of the building and usage of the balcony/rooftop. Since Kyoto city added more rules to the regulations while we were planning, we were forced to be flexible and let go of some of the design details. Architectural regulation made it really difficult to place the inner garden; we had to think carefully about balancing between architectural structure, livable environment for plants in the garden, and comfort of the guests.
Research
First of all, our R&D team researched about the history of the site and Kyoto. The area around the site was located close to Zen temple, and it has been left out from urban development of the city. Volume of travellers in Kyoto, popular tourist attractions, travelling patterns and many more elements were researched. Secondly, we visited the site and the former owner. The owner used to live at the site with his family for generations in a classical Japanese style house with a well-maintained garden. As soon as we saw the original site, we knew that we had to keep the original vibes. Thirdly, the team visited local shops and restaurants to look for potential partnerships. Since the hotel is not equipped with a kitchen, it was necessary to provide food for hotel guests from nearby restaurants.
Inspiration
In the book "In Praise of Shadows" Tanizaki stated the conceptual base of Japanese architectural beauty lies in shadows. Japanese cherish shadows over the history of its cultural development, and we translate its concept into modern architecture. By intertwining exterior and interior, and garden and concrete, shadows began to shine. Another inspiration was the local people who were eager to reactivate the local economy by collaborating with the local designers, constructors, and shop owners.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2018 in Kyoto and Tokyo Japan.
Operation Flow
As soon as the guest arrive, they go through Noren at the gate to enter the site before entering the building which used to mean that they are entring a commercial space. The guests walk through lobby/lounge area, then they proceed to the front desk to check in. After check in, they proceed to the corridor lightened up with dim traditional lantern shaped room signs.
Team Members
Naoto Doi - Cosmos More
Koji Yamanaka - GENETO Architects Office
Mitsuteru Nakada - GENETO Architects Office
Asako Yamashita - GENETO Architects Office
Image Credits
Cosmos More

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