SHIROYAMA HOTEL KAGOSHIMASA

Creating a lounge that will become the face of the hotel through a comprehensive review of the facility

  • Hospitality Spaces
  • "The Cellar N Baron Nagasawa" is a wine bar named after Nagasawa Tei, who crossed the sea from Kagoshima at the end of the Edo period and became the "Grape King" in California. Guests are welcomed by a long counter where they can enjoy conversation with the sommelier.

    "The Cellar N Baron Nagasawa" is a wine bar named after Nagasawa Tei, who crossed the sea from Kagoshima at the end of the Edo period and became the "Grape King" in California. Guests are welcomed by a long counter where they can enjoy conversation with the sommelier.

  • The entrance to "The Cellar N Baron Nagasawa". A separate cellar room is set up at the entrance, Spatial Production more enjoyable to enter the store. The interior is characterized by a series of arches, giving you the feeling that you are drinking wine in a cellar.

    The entrance to "The Cellar N Baron Nagasawa". A separate cellar room is set up at the entrance, Spatial Production more enjoyable to enter the store. The interior is characterized by a series of arches, giving you the feeling that you are drinking wine in a cellar.

  • The hotel's main lounge, "The Lounge Casablanca," overlooks Sakurajima. Its colorful design expresses the comfort and ambience that is unique to this location, as if surrounded by the lush nature of Shiroyama.

    The hotel's main lounge, "The Lounge Casablanca," overlooks Sakurajima. Its colorful design expresses the comfort and ambience that is unique to this location, as if surrounded by the lush nature of Shiroyama.

  • A garden area specialized for weddings. The installation of a new gate and lighting plan Spatial Production a private and special atmosphere. A name and a new logo were also proposed along with the design.

    A garden area specialized for weddings. The installation of a new gate and lighting plan Spatial Production a private and special atmosphere. A name and a new logo were also proposed along with the design.

  • "Garden Restaurant Holt". The existing arch space was used to create a modern look. The garden overlooking Sakurajima was used as a stage for weddings.

    "Garden Restaurant Holt". The existing arch space was used to create a modern look. The garden overlooking Sakurajima was used as a stage for weddings.

  • SHIROYAMA HOTEL KAGOSHIMASA
  • The entrance to "The Cellar N Baron Nagasawa". A separate cellar room is set up at the entrance, Spatial Production more enjoyable to enter the store. The interior is characterized by a series of arches, giving you the feeling that you are drinking wine in a cellar.
  • The hotel's main lounge, "The Lounge Casablanca," overlooks Sakurajima. Its colorful design expresses the comfort and ambience that is unique to this location, as if surrounded by the lush nature of Shiroyama.
  • A garden area specialized for weddings. The installation of a new gate and lighting plan Spatial Production a private and special atmosphere. A name and a new logo were also proposed along with the design.
  • "Garden Restaurant Holt". The existing arch space was used to create a modern look. The garden overlooking Sakurajima was used as a stage for weddings.

Photo: Nacása & Partners Inc.

About the Project

Overview The SHIROYAMA HOTEL Kagoshima, blessed with the rich nature of Shiroyama, Kagoshima and a magnificent view of Kinko Bay and Sakurajima, was renovated to coincide with its 70th anniversary. We envisioned what the No. 1 hotel in the area should be like and proposed how the entire facility should be to improve the hotel's brand. We were then in charge of the renovation design and construction of The Lounge Casablanca on the main lobby floor and the garden area.
Issues/Themes The hotel's vast grounds are dotted with a variety of scenes and functions, each with its own unique challenges. While highlighting the role and appeal of each area, we aimed to enhance the hotel's overall experience and identity from the perspective of overall branding.
Space Solution/Realization Rather than treating each area as a separate renovation, we shared the issues with the hotel's business strategy department and collaborated at the business planning level. Furthermore, we conducted our own qualitative research to identify customer needs and current issues before moving on to the design.
For "The Lounge Casablanca," we proposed renovating it into a public core in response to the issue of a lobby lounge not being adequately equipped given the hotel's size. We created a lounge space that expresses hospitality, allowing guests to fully enjoy the charms of Shiroyama. The wine bar provides a place that meets the highly sensitive urban needs of the next generation. In addition, in the garden area, in response to the issue of strengthening bridal services in light of competition, we focused on further enhancing the hotel's appeal by creating a scene that combines the Sakurajima view, garden, and terrace.
Design for Environment From the perspective of universal design, a ramp has been installed at the entrance step and the store interior is designed to be step-free.

Basic Information

Client Shiroyama Kanko Co., Ltd.
Services Provided Project Management, Design, Layout, Production, Construction
Our Team Direction: Jun Manai
Project Management: Shigetoshi Ueno
Planning: Yusuke Kenmochi, Mayu Nakayama
Design, Layout: Yuki Hayashino, Sari Tomozawa, Kei Ando
Production, Construction: Keiji Satake
Location Kagoshima Prefecture
Open May 2018
Website https://www.shiroyama-g.co.jp/
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