项目名称： 白砂之间

地点：鹿儿岛县指宿市，日本

设计团队：atelier SALAD

项目面积： 88㎡

竣工时间： 2024年4月

施工： Design Office SHIROYAMA

照明设计： Filaments Inc.

平面设计： PRISMIC DESIGN

摄影： 长谷川健太

设计特色：

项目 – 在鹿儿岛指宿市这个宁静的海滨城市，来自atelier SALAD建筑事务所的建筑师将历史悠久的指宿白水馆旅馆的一个房间改造成了一处静思空间，向该地区独特的砂浴文化致敬。"白砂之间"（Hakusha-no-Ma）代表了一种精致的酒店奢华重塑，巧妙地将日本传统设计与现代健康理念融为一体。

这个88平方米的空间灵感来自指宿著名的砂浴，游客在这里会被埋在天然加热的火山砂中进行理疗。这种独特的当地传统启发了建筑师们在房间设计中创造出他们所描述的"回归生命本源"的感觉。最终呈现出的是一个流动的、多层次的环境，采用的材料和质地令人联想到沙子的触感，同时最大限度地利用了面向内海的宁静景观。

房间的创新空间布局包含几个独特而又相互连接的区域。"通土间"入口区域同时也是一个文化空间，设有内置书架，展示当地工艺品和文献。中央空间以一个雕塑般的床架为主，它不仅定义了睡眠区域，还创造了微妙的空间层次，并包含了一个巧妙集成的工作站，考虑到了现代旅行者的需求。稍微抬高的榻榻米区域"小上がり"提供了一个俯瞰海洋的冥想空间，而下沉的"离れ土間"则为晚间饮酒或清晨咖啡仪式提供了一个私密的环境。

这个项目的与众不同之处在于它对传统元素与现代需求的深思熟虑的整合。定制的推拉门将导轨嵌入天花板，可以将空间从私密转变为开放式布局，而其格栅设计巧妙地融入了"HAKU SHA"字母，形成了一个像灯笼般发光的艺术元素。这个项目代表了日本传统旅馆的一个重要时刻，展示了如何通过精湛的建筑设计重新诠释真实的文化体验，创造出一种新的注重心灵的奢华标准。

团队 – atelier SALAD建筑事务所成立于2021年，总部位于日本鹿儿岛，是由建筑师夫妇栫井寛子和徳永孝平领导的新锐建筑设计工作室。事务所的名称巧妙地代表了他们的理念：Social And Local Architecture Design（社会与本土建筑设计），强调他们致力于创造如同沙拉一般多样、新鲜且充满活力的空间。

工作室的主创团队为实践带来了丰富的国际经验。栫井寛子毕业于九州大学建筑系，在SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE积累了专业经验后共同创立了atelier SALAD。徳永孝平同样毕业于九州大学，拥有人类环境学硕士学位，在2015年至2020年期间在KMS上海工作，积累了丰富的经验。作为注册一级建筑师和日本建筑师协会青年会员，徳永为事务所的创意愿景带来了技术精准度。

该事务所迅速在日本建筑界获得认可，荣获多个奖项，包括2024年日本空间设计奖（因其薬師温泉和指宿白水馆白砂之间项目）以及2023年名古屋马赛克瓷砖设计奖。他们的设计方法超越传统的建筑服务范畴，涵盖从概念规划到竣工后跟进的整体性方法。事务所的理念核心是创造与周边环境建立深层联系的建筑，同时保持社会和环境意识。

Project Name: Hakusha-no-Ma (White Sand Room)

Location: Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Design Team: atelier SALAD

Project Area: 88㎡

Completion: April 2024

Construction: Design Office SHIROYAMA

Lighting Design: Filaments Inc.

Graphic Design: PRISMIC DESIGN

FFE and Book Selection: OWL

Photography: Kenta Hasegawa

Feature：

Project - In the serene coastal city of Ibusuki, Kagoshima, architects Hiroko Kakoi and Kohei Tokunaga of atelier SALAD have transformed a room at the historic Ibusuki Hakusuikan inn into a contemplative retreat that pays homage to the region's unique sand bath culture. The "Hakusha-no-Ma" (White Sand Room) represents a sophisticated reimagining of luxury hospitality that bridges traditional Japanese design with contemporary wellness concepts.

The 88-square-meter space draws inspiration from Ibusuki's famous sand baths, where visitors are buried in naturally heated volcanic sand for therapeutic purposes. This distinctive local practice informed the architects' approach to creating what they describe as "a sense of returning to life's origins" within the room's design. The result is a fluid, multi-level environment that employs materials and textures evoking the tactile quality of sand, while maximizing views of the serene inland sea.

The room's innovative spatial organization features several distinct yet interconnected zones. The "Tori-doma" entrance area doubles as a cultural space, with built-in bookshelves showcasing local crafts and literature. The central space is anchored by a sculptural bed frame that does more than just define the sleeping area – it creates a subtle spatial hierarchy and includes a cleverly integrated workstation, acknowledging modern travelers' needs. A slightly elevated tatami area, "Koagari," offers a meditative space overlooking the ocean, while the sunken "Hanare-doma" provides an intimate setting for evening drinks or morning coffee rituals.

What sets this project apart is its thoughtful integration of traditional elements with contemporary needs. Custom sliding doors with embedded rails in the ceiling can transform the space from private to open-plan, while their lattice design cleverly incorporates the letters "HAKU SHA" as an artistic element that glows like a lantern. This project represents a pivotal moment for traditional Japanese inns, demonstrating how authentic cultural experiences can be reinterpreted through sophisticated architectural design to create a new standard of mindful luxury.

Design Team – Founded in 2021 in Kagoshima, Japan, atelier SALAD is an emerging architectural practice led by the husband-and-wife team of Hiroko Kakoi and Kohei Tokunaga. The firm's name cleverly represents their philosophy: Social And Local Architecture Design, emphasizing their commitment to creating spaces that are as diverse, fresh, and vibrant as a salad.

The studio's principals bring rich international experience to their practice. Hiroko Kakoi, a graduate of Kyushu University's Architecture Department, honed her skills at SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE before co-founding atelier SALAD. Kohei Tokunaga, also a Kyushu University alumnus with a master's degree in Human-Environment Studies, contributed his expertise through work at KMS Shanghai from 2015 to 2020. As a registered first-class architect (License No. 383345) and Junior Member of the Japan Institute of Architects, Tokunaga brings technical precision to the firm's creative vision.

The practice has quickly gained recognition in Japan's architectural scene, earning multiple accolades including two prestigious Japan Space Design Awards 2024 for their work on Yakushi Onsen and Ibusuki Hakusuikan Hakusha-no-Ma, as well as the Nagoya Mosaic Tile Design Award 2023. Their design methodology extends beyond traditional architectural services, encompassing a holistic approach from conceptual planning through post-completion engagement. The firm's philosophy centers on creating deeply contextual architecture that establishes meaningful relationships with its surroundings while remaining socially and environmentally conscious.