Bronze A' Design Award Winner 2025
hospitality interior, hotel corridor, reception approach, linear perspective, timber slat screens, vertical battens, blonde wood, natural oak, pale terrazzo flooring, polished aggregate, neutral gray, warm honey tones, cool white plaster, dark charcoal ceiling, minimalist benches, Scandinavian design influence, mid-century modern, low seating, tapered legs, geometric furniture, one-point perspective, deep spatial recession, converging parallels, rhythmic repetition, light filtration, translucent screening, shadow play, parallel shadows, diffused daylight, ambient illumination, recessed lighting, reception desk, organic accent, biophilic element, ikebana reference, tree branch silhouette, material authenticity, tactile warmth, visual serenity, contemplative atmosphere, meditative quality, threshold space, transitional zone, processional architecture, contemporary minimalism, refined palette, restricted chromatics, tonal contrast, light-dark interplay, spatial depth, atmospheric perspective, textural gradient, smooth flooring, wood grain texture, matte finish, crisp detailing, horizontal emphasis, vertical rhythm, grid organization, modular repetition, human scale, welcoming ambiance, cultural vernacular, shoji screen influence, filtered light tradition, material honesty, craftsmanship, understated elegance, quiet sophistication, balanced composition, proportional harmony, spatial sequence, arrival narrative, interior architecture, hospitality design, boutique hotel aesthetic, regional sensitivity, timeless quality.
Located in Fukuromachi, Kanazawa, a place where merchants once came and went and flourished, next to Omimachi Market, known as the kitchen of the city, the hotel combines traditional Japanese beauty with modern comfort, and aims to create a place that is loved by many people and contributes to the local community. By using local materials and working with local craftspeople, the project team aims to contribute to the local economy and a sustainable city, as well as providing guests with an authentic experience while creating opportunities for them to engage with the local culture.