About Design

I find myself in Korinkyo, nearing completion. Whether in the lounge, restaurant, or guest room, there's a perpetual desire to stay. The comfort is truly remarkable. Looking up, the concrete crafted fifty years ago emerges, possessing a beauty not achievable in today's construction. The seismic reinforcement walls are arched and have rounded corners, and it is clear that they were carefully made by hand. Most of the work is handmade. Chemical materials are virtually absent. Wood exhibits a subtly controlled texture. Rubbing the arms of  vintage furniture, one can glimpse the mature, beautiful greenery through the existing facade's arches. Curtains swaying in the wind. The aroma of distilled wood. Pleasant music. Sophisticated lighting arrangements. Vintage furniture that makes you feel good. Tasteful fixtures, art and books that have been carefully selected. And the friendly, courteous hotel staff working as a team to get things ready. There's no end to describing the cosiness. While initially aiming to minimise the impact of architectural and interior design, I suddenly realised – we have designed "time" into this structure.  That's why I want to stay here forever. I am now immersed in the hotel concept of "Prescribing a New Kanazawa time."

About Art

The Maeda family of the Kaga domain survived as an outsider daimyo during the Edo period. Their exquisite sense of balance, reading the trends from a perspective slightly detached from the shogunate, and nurturing culture, undoubtedly contributed significantly to the formation of Kanazawa's later culture. When people think of Kanazawa, images of traditional crafts and a rich culinary culture are common. While considering such historical and cultural backgrounds, in styling Korinkyo, we deliberately distanced ourselves a bit from the typical Kanazawa essence. We were conscious of viewing the hotel from the perspective of "Korinbo", where urban sophistication coexists with nature. Imagining the hotel as a kind of utopia for travellers, breaking free from nationality and style constraints, we selected artists, furniture, and accessories from various angles to bring out the originality of Korinkyo. For instance, the semi-basement space seamlessly connected to the entrance, "Taiwanese cuisine Karch". Around the impressive large table at the center, we placed chairs crafted to eliminate any artificiality as much as possible. Additionally, the artwork by Canadian artist Ed Bartram on the wall is linked to the trees of Korinbo faintly visible from the underground space. Messages like these are scattered throughout the building. You might notice a sensation where your senses are subtly shaken. As you walk through the interior of Korinkyo, unexpected discoveries may await you. Sometimes, realisations for yourself can become significant values. We hope you can experience this "New Kanazawa Time" at Korinkyo.