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Sumit Singhal
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. The Blend Inn Hotel in Osaka, Japan by Tato ArchitectsJune 8th, 2020 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Tato Architects When starting the design process of a new building, we always think about creating something that will lead to a rediscovery of the town or areas unique charms. Not far from the city, this hotel is located in a neighborhood with a diverse and pleasant atmosphere. An area favored by many artists and others, whom are attracted by the somewhat rustic and free ambience.  Evening view from southeast, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha
 Evening view from east side, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha The initial idea of building a hotel was created by the client, who fell in love with the area, and an artist friend of his. However, after purchasing the land, it proved difficult to raise the needed finances for the project, resulting in a standstill.Then a local real-estate firm, looking for new building sites, was inspired by the client’s vision. In hopes of the project leading to a rediscovery of the neighborhoods charms and adding more life to the area, the real-estate firm suggested that it could complete the project, after which it could be rented by the client and used as a hotel.  View from north side, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha  View from north side, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha To reflect this collaboration structure between the client and real-estate firm; we began by creating a versatile frame that works as the building. The interior is completed with furniture made of aluminum furring studs and jack-up tripods, and used parts from clip lamps, made for construction sites, is used for a variety of holders. The hotel is designed with a bricolage of things that happened to be available. We thought that this would make these contrivances, cobbled together out of various things made by local elderly people, artists and the accumulation of living intelligence in the neighborhood, seem even more brilliant.  Evening view from north side, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha  View from street on south: the Blend Studio designed and built by Dot Architects on left, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha Inspired by the illegally constructed structures that are a common sight on rooftops throughout the area, we decided to build a plastic covered structure to hang out laundry, and to set up some poles that can be fitted with roof shades in the summer. We limited the floor height on the first floor to create the feeling of the space stretching up and integrating with the corridor on the second floor via the foyer. We also installed a shared kitchen with a large table for people to gather and meet in the large space.  Upward view of entrance, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha  “Tarp tent is rigged between the Blend Inn and the Blend Studio, which is made of camouflage net “, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha The artist, who at the time was using part of the hotel as his base, anticipated that the design (created by our friends at dot architects) of a self-build outbuilding would lead to a better connection between hotel and town, creating closer ties to the neighborhood. Since the real-estate firm owned the private road in front of the hotel and outbuilding, we were able to make it part of the project. By using normal and water-permeable bricks that had been unearthed in the process of excavating the site, to straddle and pave the site and road, we attempted to blur the boundary lines and create an open atmosphere toward the town.  Dining, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha  Lounge and dining, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha  Reception, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha  Looking at local small shrine from front of reception, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha  Counter table is placed at corridor on second floor , Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha  Safety panel is made of acrylic plate with optical film, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha  Hut room pretends additional construction, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha  Interior of double room, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha  Dormitory room, Image Courtesy © Shinkenchiku Sha  Lounge and dining, Image Courtesy © Hiroki Kawata  Lounge, Image Courtesy © Hiroki Kawata  Dining, Image Courtesy © Hiroki Kawata  Lounge and dining, Image Courtesy © Hiroki Kawata  Interior of double room, Image Courtesy © Hiroki Kawata  Interior of double room, Image Courtesy © Hiroki Kawata  Looking dining space from reception, Image Courtesy © Hiroki Kawata  Evening view from north side
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