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BIZEN Hotel SUE

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Country	Japan
Year	2025
Award	WINNER
Affiliation	Arimoto Construction Co., Ltd.
Designer	Kazutoshi Arimoto
English	This hotel is designed to harmonize with the natural landscape, offering stunning views of the lush mountains of Bizen, Okayama. Large windows frame the changing seasons, bringing the region's unique beauty into the space, while the warmth of wood and natural materials creates a peaceful, immersive atmosphere. Notably, the local specialty, Bizen pottery, used in the bath, adds depth and character to the space with its 1,400-year-old history. This hotel is more than just a place to stay; it is a space where nature, history and culture come together, providing guests with a truly restorative experience.
Native	この建物は緑豊かな岡山県備前市の山々を望むその佇まいで自然や景観と調和するようデザインされた。大きな窓は四季折々の風景とともにこの地ならではの美しさを感じるひとときで心を満たし館内は木の温もりが感じられ自然素材をふんだんに使用した空間が広がっています。これにより心地よい静けさとともに自然と一体になったような感覚を味わうことができる特筆すべきは地元特産の備前焼を使用した風呂です。備前焼は1400年の歴史を誇る伝統工芸でその素朴でありながら重厚な存在感が空間に深みと趣を加えています。このホテルは単なる宿泊施設ではなく自然と歴史そして地域の文化が調和する空間です。訪れる人々に心と体を癒す特別な時間を提供し備前の美しい景色と共に心を満たす場所となっています。
Website	www.k-arimoto.com
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Judging Comments	This hotel has been praised for its seamless integration with the natural surroundings of Bizen, Okayama, offering a tranquil experience that connects guests with both the local landscape and culture. The large windows provide breathtaking views of the mountains, while the use of wood and natural materials enhances the peaceful atmosphere. The incorporation of Bizen pottery, with its rich 1,400-year history, adds a unique cultural touch, elevating the hotel into a space where nature, history, and culture converge to create a restorative retreat.