Charis Isithuba Sangaphakathi by Hiroki Takahashi

Charis Isithuba Sangaphakathi by Hiroki Takahashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso Competition Category.

IntsimbiIngaphakathi· 2025

Charis Isithuba Sangaphakathi

by Hiroki Takahashi

Client: Hiroki Takahashi Infinite Design

Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Charis Isithuba Sangaphakathi

Ukuhlangana kwezinto zokwakha ezahlukeneyo kudala ulinganiselo olutsha lobuhle. Izinto zensimbi neglasi zibonakalisa ukukhanya ngokuthe chu, zongeza ukukhazimla kwindawo. Ubanda bamatye emvelo okanye wemarble budityaniswa ngokugqibeleleyo nobulukhuni besinyithi, kudale umoya osemgangathweni ophezulu. I-Kumiko, ubugcisa bendabuko baseJapan bokusebenza ngomthi, idibanisa ngobuchule iziqwenga ezincinci zomthi ukwenza iipateni ezintle, zenze isithunzi kwaye zongeze ubunzulu nentshukumo kwindawo. Ezi zinto zilinganisela ngokuvumelana ubuhle kwaye zishiya impembelelo ekhuthazayo kubatyeleli.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award

Charis Isithuba Sangaphakathi ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Charis Isithuba Sangaphakathi iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Charis Isithuba Sangaphakathi iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Combining metal, stone and kumiko creates a beautiful harmony between natural and modern.
Metallic accents and glassware reflect subtle light and add a touch of sparkle to the space.
The coolness of natural stone or marble blends with the hardness of metal to create a sophisticated atmosphere.
Kumiko is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique that combines small pieces of wood to create beautiful patterns, cast shadows, and add movement and depth to a space.
Dimensions & Packaging: The size of the building is 340.96m2 in total floor space, 14.5m in width, 13.6m in depth, and 8.2m in height.
Tags: Hiroki Takahashi, Infinite Design, Japan, Housing Design, Sukiya
Production Technology: An attempt to harmonize different cultures and materials. This design was inspired by the geometric patterns of nature and traditional Japanese beauty, and was simulated multiple times using CAD software in pursuit of visual harmony and functionality.
Design Challenge: Spatial design has developed uniquely around the world, based on the historical background and materials specific to each region. This work combines materials and crafts from different regions, such as Sicilian marble, Patagonian granite, and Japanese kumiko crafts. Combining these materials was a new endeavor, and an important task was to verify whether the aesthetic balance was harmonious.
Research: This project aims to provide new aesthetic value to the space by fusing different materials with modern design. As a result, materials and modern elements are in harmony, creating a sophisticated space. The effect of light reflection and shadows was confirmed to add movement and depth to the space, playing an important role in the design.
Inspiration: Stone and wood are natural materials, and their textures and colors bring warmth and calm to a space. On the other hand, metal gives a modern and cool impression. We realized that by combining these contrasting materials, a new aesthetic balance could be created.
Kumiko is a traditional Japanese craft technique, and its delicate design evokes history and culture.
Metal is durable and functional, stone offers luxury and natural beauty, and kumiko expresses precision and traditional beauty.
Project Duration: The project is scheduled to commence construction in April 2023 and be completed in September 2024. The construction site is in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
Operation Flow: The interior space combines kumiko, marble, and metal to create a harmonious blend of modern sophistication and traditional Japanese beauty. The delicate woodwork symbolizes the beauty of nature and craftsmanship, giving the space warmth and depth. The marble floors and counters combine luxury and durability, while the clean, modern texture of the metal completes the overall look. These materials are in harmony with an aesthetic balance, leaving a deep impression on visitors.