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Hishiya

Kyoto, Japan

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Hishiya

Kyoto, Japan

Firm

Fumihiko Sano Studio

Type

Hospitality + Sport › Hotel

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2020

SIZE

1000 sqft - 3000 sqft

BUDGET

Undisclosed

This project is a renovation of an 80 year old folk house built in a castle town founded by Akechi Mitsuhide, located in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto.
Although the client's family has grown up in the area, the number of vacant houses has increased in recent years. The client currently runs a restaurant near the project site but was worried that the only accommodation available for visitors would be a commercialized hotel.
When thinking about ways in which architecture can alleviate the dissipating bustle and atmosphere of the area, a concept to create an inn that makes use of local materials, craftsmanship, and local culture to symbolize the town’s identity was selected.
The original atrium which was used for evacuation to the attic in preparation for the frequent flooding of the Yura River was retained in the renovation.
A reception space, staircase hall, 4 guest rooms and a small restaurant were created during the renovation.
The pre-existing warehouse was dismantled in place of a large garden. Each room was made by local craftsmen using various local materials such as lacquer and stone from Tamba, indigo dye from Fukuchiyama, handmade Japanese paper from Ayabe, and cypress wood originating from Tango.
By creating a place to stay, one vacant house becomes an occupied facility, visitors can stay in the city, local craftsmen and writers have employment, and visitors can learn about Tamba and Tango through experiencing the craftsmanship of the local materials.
We hope that the creation of this new space will revitalize the region and attract new people to the area.

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