Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Case Study: The Screen Hotel by Stephen Nguyen & Dai Thai

The Screen Hotel



Japan's seventh largest city, Kyoto, is one of the cities that everyone should visit sometime in their life. The Screen Hotel features 13 unique individual rooms. Each of the rooms have their distinct ambiance and design. With a wide variety of rooms available, each will tailor to guests' preferences. http://www.agoda.com/asia/japan/kyoto/the_screen_hotel.html?type=1&site_id=1410012&url=http://www.agoda.com/asia/japan/kyoto/the_screen_hotel.html&tag=502da298-3b1d-46d7-a281-1af2732c26a7&gclid=CL7Xy6DzwKcCFR9NgwodZCmU-A











Lobby



The lobby's design is simplistic. Here, everything at ground level is crisp and is free from busy textures. This is an ideal front desk for check-ins--an ambiance that suits the guests' unarrived presence after their long flight or hectic day. http://www.wallpaper.com/travel/fab-40-the-screen-hotel-kyoto/3825











Koto no Akari (Umbrella Lighting)



The Koto no Akari lighting fixtures originate from Kyoto. They transmit warmth and nostalgia--essential in welcoming guests for their vacation trips. http://openkyoto.com/accommodation/kyoto-the-screen-hotel.html








Japanese Lacquer Art: Kourin Ogata's Masterpiece "Kakitubata Byoubu"



This is a hand painted lacquer art that recreates a masterpiece. Size; 40×80cm/each (2 pieces in 1 set, total size: 40x160cm) Ogata Korin (1658-1716) is born as a child of a tailor and studied Kano style painting.Then move towards more gorgeous style by Koetu, Sotatu and started creating his style. He also contributed to the genres such as lacquer paint and dye painting. His style was succeeded and created Rin style. He is known for " Kakitubata Byobu" " Red and white Plum Byobu" " Yatuhashi Byobu." http://www.jmarket.com/Japanese-Lacquer-Art-Kourin-Ogata-s-Masterpiece-Kakitubata-Byoubu.html




Room 101





Shoji doors


The main visual element is the hand painted fusuma sliding screens with their ‘night’ and ‘day’ sides. When you come back to your room at night, on the living room side you will see irises which is considered a night flower and somewhat romantic. In the morning, when you wake up, on the bedroom side you will see morning glories, dramatically lit. http://openkyoto.com/accommodation/kyoto-the-screen-hotel.html





Room 102


Room 102 is most definitely a personal favorite. The personal space here plays a role in which formal and refreshing take place in the atmosphere. With either a close friend or dearest, the light dimmers will further connect your relationship. http://www.screen-hotel.jp/en/stay/suite.html







Chöpa tatami half zen mats



Tatami half zen mats are selected for Room 102's lounge area. The choice is reasonable because within this space, there isn't a constant foot-traffic; rather, guests kneel down comfortably on the Japanese styled hand-woven rush grass flooring with fabric border. Now, it may seem an unpleasant idea to be sitting by the table because of coldness. The tatami mats actually absorb heat well. The natural scent the mats give off is also an element of relaxation. The tatami measures 90cm x 90cm; 35 1/2" x 35 1/2" x 2" square. http://www.all-about-teaching-english-in-japan.com/tatamimats.html







Zabuton cushion with hemp cover (4.5" loft)



Another element accompanying the lounge seating area, are the cotton-stuffed pillows that cushion the knees and ankles. These are hand-made and comprise of cotton shell, hand-tufted. Not only simple and elegant, functionality is coordinated. http://www.samadhicushions.com/Zabuton_Cushion_with_Zippered_Hemp_Cover_p/c-530-hemp.htm



Our Zabuton Meditation Cushion from Japanese Zen in organic hemp zippered cover Use with the hemp Zafu or other meditation pillow. Cotton stuffing cushions the knees and ankles during meditation. Hand-made to the highest quality - cotton shell, hand-tufted. Room for your legs (27" x 33"). Zippered cover can be removed and laundered.







Traditional patterns


A variety of traditional Japanese crests are printed in metallic gold. The diameter of a crest is approx. 0.8inch (2cm) in average. Good for crafts as well as wearables. Fabric thickness: approx. 0.33mm http://www.fabrictales.com/STORE/store.cgi?cart_id=2946037.4709.s0&product=dento&productid=100613&sales=0&lastmenu=





Rooftop Sky Lounge

What can be more breath-taking than a terrace overlooking Kyoto? http://www.wallpaper.com/travel/fab-40-the-screen-hotel-kyoto/3825




Kenkoon contemporary garden deck chair




Aluminum circular/ round parasol/ umbrella in wooden-grain finish

Packing: General Export Packing

Standard: Dia. 300

Productivity: 2500 PCS/Month

Unit Price/Payment: FOB & Tt

Trademark: JINGHUI METALWORK

Origin: Foshan, China

Min. Order: 1x20' Container. Mix Products' Order Is Acceptable

Transportation: Ocean Shipping

Frame Material: Aluminum

Material: Aluminum

Style: Modern

Type: Patio

Fabric: Polyester




Stainless steel and garden chair


Packing: General Export Packing

Model NO.: AC009ST

Standard: 54x61x88 Cm

Productivity: 2500 pcs/month

Unit Price/Payment: FOB & TT

Trademark: JINGHUI METALWORK

Origin: Foshan, China

Min. Order: 1x20' Container. Mix products' order is acceptable

Transportation: Ocean Shipping

Frame Material: Metal

Material: Stainless Steel

Style: Modern Type: Patio

http://jh-gardenfurniture.en.made-in-china.com/product/iboEmkwxbIcB/China-Stainless-Steel-Chair-Graden-Chair-AC009ST-.html




Stainless steel table


Dining or Bar Height Stainless Steel Table Base with 18" x 18" spread. This flat bottom stainless steel base is suitable for various table top sizes; its weight and construction is ideal for heavier granite and marble tops. The strength of this steel base facilitates use in commercial application settings such as part of restaurant furniture, airport and university food courts as well as casino, club and night club seating areas. And, because it is suitable for outdoor use, this indoor/outdoor steel table base is great for restaurant patio furniture and university and office outdoor seating areas. Available in both dining height and bar height. #91818 - 18" square for table tops up to 40" (Dining Height-53 lbs. Bar Height-53 lbs.)#92121 - 21" square for table tops up to 42" (Dining Height-59 lbs. Bar Height-60 lbs.) http://beaufurn.com/products/detail/91818-table-base/11/



10 comments:

Linda said...

One design concept that stands out to me is the simplicity of the lobby area. I can understand that clean and simple not design will smooth the many guests who have experienced a rough flight or traffics in one of the most busy and populated cities.

Design Teacher said...

Nice description of the project and the individual spaces and materials used. My favorite is the light fixtures at varying heights, adding dimensionality and color to the space.

CristyN said...

I love the lobby. If I can visit this hotel, I'll probably not leave the lobby and just stare at the light fixtures!

Anonymous said...

Looks like a great place to visit!
The lighting fixtures are beautiful!

An Nguy said...

interesting specs. don't expect that you can gather information from Japan. it's interesting to know about this hotel.

Ecem Karaharman said...

I love the rooftop sky lounge,it is amazing.And the lighting fixtures and the lobby are very nice,so simple,clean and well designed!!!

Kirsten said...

I really liked the umbrella lamps. Lots of great information.

Elisa said...

I really enjoyed reading this blog. It's great to see something new that not that many of us will have an opportunity to actually see in person. I love the umbrella lights and shoji doors. They are two great featues. Thank you for sharing this.

Laura Salcido said...

i love the design, it has very clean straight lines and simple design. i really like the umbrella lighting :) good job!

Ashley said...

I would love to view this hotel! Sounds as though a lot of careful thought went into each space. Sometimes simplicity allows for imagination!

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