Anteroom Naha Hotel by Uds Ltd.

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DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGN NAME:
Anteroom Naha

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Hotel

INSPIRATION:
As the project site is in a relatively deserted area, a unique and distinctive accommodation facility was necessary to create a new clientele. Therefore, the Hotel Anteroom brand has been extended to Naha, its brand signature is to merge the hotel and art seamlessly. The entire hotel takes on the role of a gallery, the artworks are showcased throughout the building, it creates an opportunity for the guests to enjoy art in an out-of-the-ordinary setting and allows them to participate in a one-of-a-kind accommodation experience. building, it creates an opportunity for the guests to enjoy art in an out-of-the-ordinary setting and allows them to participate in a one-of-a-kind accommodation experience.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Hotel Anteroom Naha aims to revitalize its neighborhood community through collaboration with contemporary art and its local culture. Inspired by the white cube space of galleries, the interior design is intended to be simple and minimal, which allows guests to focus on the artworks exhibited throughout the hotel. The façade, interior, and furniture were designed in close collaboration with artists, which convert the space itself into a piece of art.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
The hotel’s gallery will regularly host exhibitions and provide opportunities for upcoming artists to showcase their works. Market events featuring local small businesses are organized regularly as well, to make the facility a place for interaction between guests and locals. The hotel also contains multiple concept rooms that were designed in collaboration with artists, the number of concept rooms will increase in coming years, to continue to encourage young artists of Okinawa.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The project has started in April 2016 in Naha city, Okinawa, Japan. Naha is the largest city in Okinawa, a prefecture comprising more than 150 islands in the East China Sea between Taiwan and Japan's mainland. Okinawa is known for its tropical climate, broad beaches, and coral reefs, as well as World War II sites. The hotel is completed and started its operation in February 2020.

FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Interior Space and Exhibition Design

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
The minimal interior finishes like skeleton ceiling, mortar floor, and plain white paint on walls are utilized to emphasize the view of the harbor and art pieces on display. The design of the guest room was inspired by the ship, the furniture is detailed with round shapes, and the color of the space is toned in blue-gray pallets of the sea. The exterior walls are constructed with Glass fiber reinforced concrete panels, which can be flexibly shaped while retaining their durability. It serves as a protection against the tropical sun and wind, while it is the largest art installation of the facility.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
The project is a 7 floors building of a steel-framed structure, 5756 square meters of total floor area, consists of 126 guest rooms, a restaurant, a bar lounge, a gallery, and a roof-top area.

TAGS:
Hotel, Anteroom, Naha, Okinawa, Art, Culture, Community, UDS, Collaboration, Art Hotel, Design Hotel

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
The site's neighborhood has long been classified as a low-income area, there are very few hotels or other business facilities that attracted visitors. Through the research, our team discovered the fact that there are not enough galleries in the Naha region where contemporary art can be exhibited properly. Therefore, by creating a hotel that combines an art gallery in this location, this project aims to create a facility that serves as a place of interaction between guests and locals while contributing to the local art community.

CHALLENGE:
Taking advantage of starting a building from the ground up, the project started a collaboration with artists from the early stages of design and was challenged to create an architecture that also is an art installation. The façade was designed in collaboration with Kohei Nawa, the pattern of the GRC panels was inspired by his artwork series "Direction"; in the attempt to showcase the entire building as an artwork. Other spaces like the entrance hall and concept suites were also made in collaboration with the artists.

ADDED DATE:
2021-03-01 06:32:51

TEAM MEMBERS (10) :
Designer: Norito Nakahara, Koichi Tomiyama, Anna Naganuma, Anna Oide, Dao Tran Ai Nhi, Tang Ke, Landscape Designer: Satoshi Koizumi, Jyunya Yamashita, Producer and Creative Director: Yusaku Takahashi, Kumiko Fujisawa, Architecture Design Partner: ARG Ltd., Lighting Design: RAYDESIGN INC., Art Direction: sandwichi Inc., Artwork(Entrance Hall): Mio Yamato , Graphic Design: UMA / desing farm, Hotel Management: Okinawa UDS Ltd. and Debeloper: ASAKA co.,Ltd.

IMAGE CREDITS:
All images: Nakasa and Partners Inc.

PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS:
Copyrights belong to UDS Ltd.,2020

Visit the following page to learn more: https://okinawa-uds.co.jp/hotels/anteroom-nah a/


CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
NAME:
Hotel Anteroom

PROFILE:
Hotel Anteroom aims to revitalize its neighborhood community through collaboration with contemporary art and its local culture.



NOMINATION DETAILS

Anteroom Naha Hotel by Uds Ltd is a Nominee in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category.

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AWARD DETAILS

Anteroom Naha Hotel by Uds Ltd is Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2020 - 2021.



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COMMENTS
Giulia Esposito Comment #13961 on December 27, 2022, 5:12 pm
I am thrilled to see such a beautiful and innovative design from Anteroom Naha. The way in which the designer has masterfully combined elements of nature, art and modernity to create a luxurious and comfortable environment for guests is awe-inspiring. The attention to detail and unique use of materials creates a unique and inviting atmosphere that is sure to make the guests feel right at home. The overall design is truly remarkable and the experience it creates is truly remarkable. I am incredibly impressed by this design and congratulate Uds Ltd. on their well-deserved award.
Paul Williams Comment #61477 on January 3, 2023, 10:48 pm
Anteroom Naha is an extraordinary design that deserves to be celebrated. The combination of its minimalistic interior, collaboration with contemporary artworks and local culture, and its unique façade make this hotel a special piece of art. It is an inspiring example of how design can be used to revitalize the local community, by creating a place for guests to interact with locals and to appreciate art in a one-of-a-kind setting. The team behind this project deserves great credit for their research, innovation, and dedication to creating a unique, interactive, and memorable experience for guests. Congratulations to Uds Ltd for their well-deserved award for this amazing work!
Paul Phillips Comment #72157 on January 4, 2023, 3:44 am
As a design enthusiast, I am absolutely awed by Uds Ltd.'s award-winning work, "Anteroom Naha". The thoughtfully-crafted design of the hotel is a perfect blend of minimalism and modern art, creating an atmosphere that invokes both a sense of serenity and awe. The collaboration with contemporary art and local culture is truly inspiring, and the simple yet elegant façade and interior design create a truly unique experience. It is no wonder that Uds Ltd. has earned the A' Design Award for their remarkable work!
Elena Petrenko Comment #75594 on January 4, 2023, 5:23 am
Uds Ltd.'s award-winning work "Anteroom Naha" is an innovative and unique concept that successfully blends contemporary art with a local culture to create a one-of-a-kind accommodation experience.
Adam Harris Comment #82603 on January 4, 2023, 9:32 am
I am absolutely amazed by the creative and innovative design of "Anteroom Naha"! This award-winning work is a shining example of how a hotel can be transformed into a piece of art, through collaboration with contemporary artists. The minimalistic interior design is stunning and allows guests to focus on the artworks exhibited throughout the building. It is remarkable how the façade, interior and furniture were designed in close collaboration with artists to create a unique and distinctive experience. Furthermore, the project was a great way to revitalize its neighborhood community by creating a facility that serves as a place of interaction between guests and locals while contributing to the local art community. It's inspiring to see how the team was able to take advantage of starting a building from the ground up and create a remarkable architecture that also functions as an art installation. Congratulations to the entire team behind this incredible work!
Chloe Turner Comment #89163 on January 4, 2023, 3:32 pm
I am in awe of the Uds Ltd. team's success with their award-winning work "Anteroom Naha". It is truly inspiring to see how they were able to create such a unique and distinctive accommodation facility in a relatively deserted area. I love their concept of merging the hotel and art seamlessly, and how they were able to showcase art throughout the building. It provides guests with a truly out-of-the-ordinary setting and a one-of-a-kind accommodation experience that they will never forget. Kudos to the team at Uds Ltd. for creating such a wonderful and inspiring work!

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