Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio
15/01/2024.
[Goshogawara - Aomori] Japan
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KOMORU Goshogawara is a small hotel that has been renovated by the architecture studio Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. The hotel is surrounded by nature, specifically Mount Bonjyu and Mount Iwaki and the Iwaki River, on the outskirts of Goshogawara City in Aomori, Japan.
Life in summer and winter varies greatly because, in winter, you face extreme climates. The original building, built around 1950, had been closed for five years but had belonged to a farming family and has been renovated to house a small hotel.
Life in summer and winter varies greatly because, in winter, you face extreme climates. The original building, built around 1950, had been closed for five years but had belonged to a farming family and has been renovated to house a small hotel.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Plans. Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio.
Previous home. Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio.
The renovation project by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio for the KOMORU Goshogawara hotel modifies the interior distribution of the house, although it maintains the existing wooden structure to accommodate a hotel with four rooms, dining room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and another room and the staff room on the upper floor. Unique architectural elements of Japanese culture have also been preserved, such as the Tokonoma, a traditional room, referring to the history of the previous home.
The architects describe the intervention as a sequence of parallel projects, such as a more welcoming lobby and dining room or a new U-shaped interior garden called "Tsuboniwa" that joins each of the rooms in order to provide a quiet space that is intimate and outdoors for each of the guests. In addition, the project also includes the reform of the front garden whith local trees and stones in order to welcome visitors from the moment of their arrival.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
Description of project by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio
KOMORU Goshogawara is a small hotel located in the outskirts of Goshogawara in Aomori, Japan.
There is Mount Bonjyu in the east, and the Iwaki River with Mount Iwaki as its headwaters in the west, with the vast Tsugaru Plain. Summer shows the tolerance and gentleness of nature, while winter makes daily life difficult and people face harsh challenges. Goshogawara in Aomori is surrounded by beautiful mountains and rivers. In this quiet place, we offer the opportunity to spend time with yourself and hope that you will embark on a spiritual journey to the fullest.
The original building dated back to the 1950s, used as a house for a farming family, then the house was empty for the last 5 years.
Japanese farmer's house transformed into hotel by Shotaro Oshima Design Studio. Photograph by Yuki Motegi.
With sustainability in mind, we retained the existing timber structure; but the internal volumes have been considerably altered.
The house is converted to a hotel with 4 guest rooms, dining room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and then 1 guest room and staff room on the upper floor.
Although there has been a complete refurbishment and reconsideration of the original building, the hotel kept some memorable architectural elements, such as Tokonoma (Japanese traditional alcove), from the existing interior, to tell a richer story of history and culture of the original building.
The architectural interventions can be understood as a number of parallel projects, from a new U-shaped inner gardens "Tsuboniwa", which is attached to the three guest rooms for each, to the creation of a cosy new lobby and dining space. "Tsuboniwa" which offers silence and peaceful outdoor experience for guests. Intimacy and sensitivity are subtly expressed in this small courtyard. Alongside the architectural project, KOMORU Goshogawara has undertaken a new front garden design by using local trees and stones. This offers a generous and welcoming atmosphere for guests at their arrival.
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Architects
Collaborators
Architects.- Manabu Aritsuka Architect Atelier.
Landscape design.- Shotaro Oshima Design Studio.
Furniture design.- Shotaro Oshima Design Studio.
Lighting Design.- Kodai Iwamoto Design.
Landscape design.- Shotaro Oshima Design Studio.
Furniture design.- Shotaro Oshima Design Studio.
Lighting Design.- Kodai Iwamoto Design.
Client
KOMORU Goshogawara.
Contractor
Nishimura-gumi.
Area
Site area.- 1113.57m²
Building area.- 165.83m²
Total floor area.- 198.95m² (1F.-165.83m², 2F.- 33.12m²).
Building area.- 165.83m²
Total floor area.- 198.95m² (1F.-165.83m², 2F.- 33.12m²).
Dates
July, 2023.
Location
Goshogawara, Aomori, Japan.
Photography
Yuki Motegi.
Shotaro Oshima Shotaro Oshima Design Studio
Shotaro Oshima Design Studio was founded by Shotaro Oshima in 2021. Shotaro Oshima studied architecture and interior design at Tama Art University in Tokyo and Glasgow School of Art, Scotland and worked for Jamie Fobert Architects in London and He is currently founder of the Sozai Center and professor at Tama Art University.
Shotaro was responsible for design and concept development of National Portrait Gallery, London, high-end retail project in Paris and new-build housing project across Europe.
With 7 years studying and working experience in UK, He dedicates himself to responding to historical contexts, creating delicate and phenomenal spatial experiences with Japanese sophistication.
Shotaro was responsible for design and concept development of National Portrait Gallery, London, high-end retail project in Paris and new-build housing project across Europe.
With 7 years studying and working experience in UK, He dedicates himself to responding to historical contexts, creating delicate and phenomenal spatial experiences with Japanese sophistication.
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