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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. UNPLAN Kagurazaka in Tokyo, Japan by AIDA ATELIER, Inc.November 10th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: AIDA ATELIER, Inc. UNPLAN Kagurazaka is a newly opened hostel in central Tokyo, built to accommodate various guests such as international backpackers and domestic business travellers. The hostel houses 78 bunker styled beds and three fully enclosed rooms along with an open lounge and other supporting functions.  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki
 Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki As the sole tenant of this new three-story building, our aim was to simply insert elements for accommodation in furniture form into a rather banal looking building. As the result, the façade with a large glass opening is characterized with a series of cubic wood bunk beds facing the street.  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki The design intention of these bunk beds was to create a minimal yet fully comfortable and private environment for guests. While natural light and views to the streets are provided, each guest is able to control the level of privacy by using the curtain of each unit. Each bed is also equipped with a headboard containing a security box, a lighting fixture for both direct and ambient lightings, and an electrical outlet.  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki The lobby area is welcomed by a giant table around the central column which stands out as a signage for the hostel. This table serves as a reception, a concierge desk, and also as a café table, replacing a traditional reception counter. This eliminates any sense of boundary between the host and guests, promoting the social interaction within the hostel. As its name suggests, this hostel hopes to become a place with unplanned encounters between the travelers and with the local community.  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki Architect’s Profile (Tomoro Aida) Tomoro Aida is a principal architect at Aida Atelier, architectural and interior design practice based in Tokyo, and a registered architect of Japan. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute (with a president list) and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University. Prior to establishing Aida Atelier in 2009, he worked for Studio Daniel Libeskind in New York and co-founded studioNODE in Tokyo.  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © Tatsuya Noaki  Image Courtesy © AIDA ATELIER, Inc.  Image Courtesy © AIDA ATELIER, Inc.  Image Courtesy © AIDA ATELIER, Inc.  Image Courtesy © AIDA ATELIER, Inc.
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