Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects

Hostel In Kyonan

Hostel In Kyonan
Courtesy of Yasutaka Yoshimura

HOSTEL IN KYONAN

Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects

ARCHITECTS
Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects

CATEGORY
Hostel

LOCATION
Kyonan, Japan

AREA
149.85 m²

PHOTOGRAPHS
Yasutaka Yoshimura

YEAR
2012

Hostel In Kyonan
Courtesy of Yasutaka Yoshimura
Hostel In Kyonan
Courtesy of Yasutaka Yoshimura

Text description provided by architect.

This private training center is located southwest coast of the Boso Peninsula. 2 capsule-hotel type buildings and 3 tatami-style buildings; the total of 5 cottages are positioned with various angles of axis.

Hostel In Kyonan
Courtesy of Yasutaka Yoshimura
Hostel In Kyonan
Courtesy of Yasutaka Yoshimura

The client requested guest units that had the possibility of future relocation and addition.

While clearing these requirements and in order to ensure the necessary dimension for the bedroom spaces with economy, we utilized a wooden structural frame on a standard freight-truck of adequate dimensions.

Hostel In Kyonan
Courtesy of Yasutaka Yoshimura
Hostel In Kyonan
Courtesy of Yasutaka Yoshimura
Hostel In Kyonan
Courtesy of Yasutaka Yoshimura
Hostel In Kyonan
Courtesy of Yasutaka Yoshimura

All the rooms have a view of the Tokyo Bay, each one becoming a space like a ship's cabin.


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West Elevation 1
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West Elevation 2
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East Elevation 1
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East Elevation 2


Hostel In Kyonan
Floor Plan
Hostel In Kyonan
North & South Elevation 1
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North & South Elevation 2

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