Japanese villages see the average age of the population rise considerably and, being abandoned, are losing their identity. In this regard, the old machiya are being demolished to make room for more modern and history-less buildings, without a rule. The purpose of Ikeda Ryokan is to send a message to the community of the island of Tanegashima, a place that over the centuries has distinguished itself as a place of hospitality, and where Westerners were first able to come into contact with Japan.
Courtesy of atelier Lamp

architects: atelier LampLocation: Nishinoomote, JapanProject Year: 2024Photographs: Courtesy of atelier LampArea: 270.0 m2
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