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Kyotology Hotel by Naoto Doi and Koji Yamanaka is a winner of the 2021 Iron A' Design Award in Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design.

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Kyotology Hotel by Naoto Doi and Koji Yamanaka Iron Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Award Winner 2021

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The book “In Praise of Shadows” by Junichiro Tanizaki and research about traveller’s behaviors in Kyoto formed foundation of this project. Tanizaki stated that Japanese blessed shadows over the light throughout history which lead to Japanese traditional architecture such as intertwining exterior and interior. The research showed travellers in Kyoto are highly interested in its culture and history, therefore the team set “Unwind and Explore” as a concept and created a hotel where the guests are encouraged to learn, experience and relax.

Kyotology Hotel by Naoto Doi and Koji Yamanaka Iron Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Award Winner 2021
Iron Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Award Winner 2021 Kyotology Hotel
Kyotology designed by Naoto Doi and Koji Yamanaka
Kyotology - Iron Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Award Winner
Naoto Doi and Koji Yamanaka's Kyotology Hotel
Iron Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Award Winner 2021 Kyotology Hotel
Kyotology designed by Naoto Doi and Koji Yamanaka
Kyotology - Iron Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Award Winner
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Kyotology is an Iron A' Design Award winner, a prestigious recognition granted to good designs that meet the professional and industrial requirements expected from well-designed creations. Iron winners demonstrate great skill, high specialization, expert understanding, and creative capacity of their creators. Kyotology is expected to be a highly-regarded, admired, and cherished creation that is practical and innovative. This Iron A' Design Award-winning design integrates industry best practices and has competent technical characteristics linked with know-how and talent. Kyotology is respected for its thoroughness and is designed to provide quality of life improvements that help make the world a better place.


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Cosmos More started as a construction company in 1990. It is famous for their reliable service and techniques especially in commercial buildings and prefabricated buildings. Recently, they have developed their business into the design field and they are now an award-winning design firm in architecture and interior design.


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