Golden A' Design Award Winner 2021
hotel lobby interior, biophilic design, limestone wall, coral stone, natural materials, warm neutrals, cream tones, mahogany wood, walnut accents, organic pedestals, live tree integration, indoor planting, platform seating, low furniture, woven textiles, traditional patterns, indigo stripes, crimson accents, ochre details, atmospheric lighting, ambient illumination, accent lamps, rectangular fixtures, polished floor tiles, taupe flooring, glass float decoration, contemporary hospitality, Asian-influenced design, tropical modernism, natural elegance, textural contrast, rough stone, smooth surfaces, vertical greenery, branching forms, reception counter, cantilevered desk, root-form supports, contemplative atmosphere, serene mood, warm ambiance, evening lighting, refined minimalism, craft tradition, material honesty, spatial procession, threshold design, transitional space
The project plans to create a unique 'city resort' hotel in the heart of Naha-city, Okinawa. The name "Strata" was inspired by the land's rich nature and culture, which means layers of earth; it aims to discover layers of preexisting cultural gems and adding new layers of value to the ongoing cultural contents. The project also aimed to create a hotel that connects with the local community; original textiles are incorporated in a modern interior design by collaborating with local traditional artisans.