HISTORY

Hiroshi Sugimoto: Special Interview

In search of the roots of memory: When one’s history overlaps with the history of humankind Behind Hiroshi Sugimoto’s “Seascapes,” the photo that greets guests at the Shiroiya Hotel lobby

Sou Fujimoto: Special Interview Part I

Toward the Future: Architecture, The City and Global Affluence as Seen Through the Prism of Shiroiya Hotel’s Revitalization

Sou Fujimoto: Special Interview Part II

In Part I of this article, architect Sou Fujimoto spoke about how the renovation idea of Shiroiya Hotel started and how it developed over time. In this part II of the interview, he discusses his architectural inspirations and thoughts while bringing the new hotel to life.

Greeting

A former silk-manufacturing city, Maebashi was a crucial pioneer that immensely contributed to Japan's modernization. Today, inspired by its vision "Where Good Things Grow," Maebashi is undergoing a remarkable transformation. SHIROIYA HOTEL, a historic Japanese inn boasting a history of 300 years, is now reborn into a brand new source of inspiration for food and art culture.