tao thong villa + process5 design: harmonie h at state himeji bank

'harmonie h at state himeji bank' by tao thong villa + process5 design, himeji, japan
images courtesy of tao thong villa

tao thong villa and process5 design have sent us images of their latest project, 'harmonie h at state himeji bank' located in himeji, japan.
the project, which consists of two banquet halls, a chapel and a series of binary spaces, turns an existing structure
previously used as a bank into a wedding hall.



entrance


grand and demanding in its massing, the building has been designed to give the impression that is a landmark of
historical significance. a prominent chapel measuring nine meters high rises from the basement level to the third floor,
cutting through the core of the structure. giving the impression of stained glass, a total of 210 custom-made pendant
lights hang from the ceiling, sprawling their colors around the cavernous space.



bar


two banquet halls located on the first and third floor hold post-ceremony receptions of various sizes. the third floor
banquet hall is themed around culinary experiences and has a lively atmosphere with a visually exposed kitchen.
from their seats, the entire kitchen can be overlooked, allowing guests to enjoy the company and food while sensing
the performance of the chefs.



cafe


a cafe located on the first floor was planned so that both the visitors and citizens of the town can enjoy the space.
decorated with paintings and sculptures by local and foreign artists, the restaurant looks to provide a comfortable but
sophisticated environment that is suitable for its wide range of users.



bar



banquet hall



banquet hall



chapel



brides dressing room



brides dressing room



exterior before



interior before