https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1210 en-us A seaside warehouse in Japan shifts gears to become a cool new hotel for cyclists.

]]> 1507-onomichi-u2-suppose-design-office.asp Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7257-onomichi-u2-hotel-by-suppose-design-office Onomichi U2 The 25,000-square-foot dockside warehouse has been converted into a 28-room hotel for bicyclists.   Photo © Toshiyuki Yano Onomichi U2 The architect retained the industrial look of the building, including original painted signage.   Photo © Toshiyuki Yano Onomichi U2 Inside, however, he created new spaces for eating, drinking, and shopping.   Photo © Toshiyuki Yano Onomichi U2 Guests can bring their bikes almost everywhere in the hotel. Even guest rooms are equipped with wall-mounted bike hooks.   Photo © Toshiyuki Yano Onomichi U2 A platform running through the center of the hotel recalls a traditional Japanese engawa or porch and allows guests to socialize and fuss over their cycles.   Photo © Toshiyuki Yano Onomichi U2 The east side of the building provides space for a restaurant, café, bakery, and store.   Photo © Toshiyuki Yano Onomichi U2 View of the site.   Photo © Toshiyuki Yano Onomichi U2 The cycle shop with eating areas beyond.   Photo © Toshiyuki Yano Onomichi U2 Eating and shopping areas.   Photo © Toshiyuki Yano Onomichi U2 View from the second floor of the hotel area.   Photo © Toshiyuki Yano Onomichi U2 Image courtesy Suppose Design Office Onomichi U2 Image courtesy Suppose Design Office Onomichi U2 Image courtesy Suppose Design Office