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Kuramure Hotel Otaru : Architecture Information + Images
Kuramure, Otaru 2002 Nakayama Architects bar This is a traditional Japanese style hotel (Ryokan) in the city of Otaru. Its land area is 10,000sqm with its hotels built on the road side and on the other side of the land, it is surrounded by rivers and hills. facade The elevation difference of the land is 2.5m and this is an area where hot springs can be found. spa The total layout and volume of the architectures were reexamined many times. They are segmented according to each factor and their volumes were lessened as much as possible. lobby The eight building are connected with passageways and halls. This was based on an image of an old Ryokan in Kyoto which has undergone many remodeling and expansion. external view It is modern style architecture but a Japanese sense of beauty was focused and its taste is expressed within the architecture. Instead of using expensive materials, I have persisted on using materials that are inexpensive but become tasteful with age. guest room-1 Considering carefully the essence of space, in other words, the materials, light, and the balancing of dimensions has most influence on this architecture. guest room-2 Kuramure Hotel Japan images / text from Office of Nakayama Architects 2008 cafe tea-ceremony room Japanese Architecture Nakayama Architects World Architecture : e-architect - a guide to key buildings across the globe Tokyo Buildings Japanese Architects Tokyo Homes Comments / photos for the Japanese Hotel Architecture pages welcome: info@e-architect.co.uk Kuramure Hotel Building : page - adrian welch / isabelle lomholt			Buildings by this architect: n/a Key Links: Skyscrapers Architecture Studios New Houses Japanese Buildings