The Making of Tatsumiya - Episode 6: The walls speak - Breathing ingenuity in the finish

The walls of Tatsumiya are not just a "finishing material".

They are the breathing organs of the space itself, and the skin of our emotions.

Usually, machiya-style inns often use plaster.

However, Tatsumiya deliberately chose a special plastering material instead of plaster, which has the risk of cracking.

 

 

 

 

This is because this inn was required to naturally evoke tranquility and purity, not to be overly dramatic.

Although ordinary plaster has a beautiful texture, it has weaknesses such as cracking due to drying, and the absorption of dust and accumulation of dirt.

Therefore, Tatsumiya adopted a special plastering material that has excellent durability and cleanability while maintaining the appearance of plaster.

This material is resistant to deterioration over time and is easy to clean daily.
It has the function of regulating humidity as if breathing, and gently regulating the flow of air while maintaining the cleanliness of an inn.

 

 

 

 

Advanced plastering techniques were also required for the construction.
Since the mixture of stone pebbles creates a completely different atmosphere, the team held many discussions to find the best mix.
This process is not just about applying and drying, but is carried out by the plasterers as they "touch," "breathe," and "read the resonance of the space," and it is like a dialogue between the inn and the plasterers.

The walls, which at first glance appear expressionless, change expression from moment to moment with morning, noon, and evening.

Because they are such "living materials," the spaces of Tatsumiya have a "silence" that deepens with the passage of time.

 

 

 

 

The walls do not make a sound.
But they certainly have "stories" painted into them.

Inside, protected by the exterior walls of the building,
these "walls" quietly breathe, regulate the air, and soothe the mind.

At Tatsumiya, the "memories of silence" breathe on every single surface of the walls,
which are invisible but certainly there.

The peace you suddenly feel when you casually touch it with your fingertips or when you gaze up blankly may be the answer to the craftsmanship of the craftsmen who have worked into the walls and the philosophy of the building.

 

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