The Making of Tatsumiya - Episode 8: The moment when fittings come to life - History in doors

A soul quietly resided in the space of Tatsumiya --
It was the moment when the carefully selected fittings were "installed" in the space.

All the fittings installed in this inn are one-of-a-kind and authentic.
The heavy storehouse doors that have been protecting the inside of the storehouse.
The wooden doors with a square lattice pattern that elegantly create a boundary with the street.
The wooden picture doors that add a gorgeous and elegant touch to the space.
And the shoji screens that once separated and enveloped people's lives.

 

 

 

 

The atmosphere of the times and the memories of human hands are imbued in the bark of each piece of wood.
They are accepted as "flavors" that include scratches, warping, and even fading, and are given a second life in this new place called Tatsumiya.

We redesigned the space to "match" the presence of these fittings.
Renovation is generally about incorporating ready-made parts into a space,
but at Tatsumiya, we adjust the position and height of the walls and even the width of the openings to match the dimensions, characteristics, and texture of the fittings.
By adjusting everything to the real size, we create a real space.

 

 

 

 

Particularly difficult is the finishing work, which requires millimeter-level accuracy in townhouse architecture, where a difference of a few centimeters can affect the overall impression of the space.
The craftsman's eyes and hands are relied upon to achieve a sense of fit that can never be measured on a blueprint.

One day, when the craftsman slowly set in place the fittings that had arrived after a long journey,
the entire space became quieter, and we felt a release of tension, as if we had taken a deep breath.

 

 

 

 

At that moment, we were convinced.
This was not just construction.
It was a ritual to welcome culture into the space.

For Tatsumiya, fittings are not just "tools" that divide a space.
They are "narrators who carry the memory of history" and are responsible for the "center of gravity of the space."
Each and every one of them is the protagonist of this inn, a silent storyteller.

 

 

 

 

Furthermore, we chose vessels that contain "beauty" and "stories" for the bathroom and bathroom fixtures.
The bathroom is fitted with an Arita ware toilet paper holder and hand-washing bowl, highlighting the artisan's handiwork.
The luster of the white porcelain and the delicacy of the painting create a subtle "space of beauty" in the midst of everyday life.

The washbasin is made of Mashiko ware, which gives off the warm texture of earth.
Its soft curves and the bleeding of the glaze add a comfortable tranquility to even the everyday action of washing your hands.

 

 

 

 

Come to Tatsumi-ya and experience the stories told by these fittings and vessels.
Quietly, but certainly, the "soul of the times and the artisans" breathes life into it.

 

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