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When starting the design process of a new building, we always think about creating something that will lead to a rediscovery of the town or areas unique charms. Not far from the city, this hotel is located in a neighborhood with a diverse and pleasant atmosphere. An area favored by many artists and others, whom are attracted by the somewhat rustic and free ambience.
The initial idea of building a hotel was created by the client, who fell in love with the area, and an artist friend of his. However, after purchasing the land, it proved difficult to raise the needed finances for the project, resulting in a standstill. Then a local real-estate firm, looking for new building sites, was inspired by the client’s vision.
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In hopes of the project leading to a rediscovery of the neighborhoods charms and adding more life to the area, the real-estate firm suggested that it could complete the project, after which it could be rented by the client and used as a hotel.
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To reflect this collaboration structure between the client and real-estate firm; we began by creating a versatile frame that works as the building. The interior is completed with furniture made of aluminum furring studs and jack-up tripods, and used parts from clip lamps, made for construction sites, is used for a variety of holders.
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Location / 1-24-21 Baika, Konohana-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu Japan
Type / Hotel
Design
Tato Architects/Yo Shimada
Team /Yo Shimada,Nobuhiko Sato
Structure
Eisuke Mitsuda Structural Design
Team /Eisuke Mitsuda,Keisuke Unno
Planting
COCA-Z/Tatsuya Kokaji
Fabric
Fabricscape
Team /Kiyohiko Yamamoto,Yuriko Nagayoshi
Ligthing
New Light Pottery/Hiroyuki Nagatomi
Construction
Technotrust
Structure
Main Structure, Reinforced Concrete Construction
Scale
Three storey
Site Area 188.83㎡
Building Area 119.47㎡
Total Floor Area 298.44㎡
