YABAKEI TUNNEL HOTEL / Japan
Fumihiko Sano Studio / Japan
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DFA Design for Asia Awards 2023 l Bronze Award l Spatial Design l Hospitality & Leisure Space
A MOVABLE FEAST
This custom-made temporary hotel tunnel structure of Japanese cedar frames and a centuries-old oak table can be easily disassembled, relocated and reused, creating a movable feast so visitors can experience Yabakei from different spots during the firefly season. Well-known chefs and bartenders produce feasts with regional delicacies, while guests dance in the tunnel, and stargaze. There are camper vans to sleep in, and breakfast is a symphony of locality, which organic bread, honey and coffee are served.
