隈研吾翻新了日本有 100 年历史的温泉酒店“银山温泉藤屋”

kengo kuma’s‘ginzan onsen fujiya’is a wooden, four-story hot spring hotel located at the bottom of a valley in obanazawa, japan. the 100-year-old building was renovated with a lot of care, repairing and reusing as many elements as possible to preserve a design continuity instead of focusing on‘disruption’and new construction. wood from the original construction has been reused when possible, while a delicate bamboo lattice wraps the inn’s atrium.

all images by daici ano architectural photography

kengo kuma has renovated hot spring hotel ginzan onsen fujiya with the aim of creating a delicate, more refined version of the existing building. the atrium of the inn is surrounded by a delicate bamboo screen created by a skilled craftsman from kanazawa. the screen comprises a total of 1.2 million bamboo pieces, with a width of 4mm each, providing the interior with a soft light and shade to complement the healing effects of bathing in an onsen.

behind the bamboo screen, sits an almost-transparent, pale green stained glass surface. the surface has been inserted in the opening that faces the exterior space, filtering natural light and views. first used in the middle ages, the hand-blown glass measures 5mm in thickness. together with the bamboo lattice, it creates a serene atmosphere that enhances the feeling of healing and relaxation.