Villa Nagiso, designed by studio OTAA, reflects a commitment to the landscape and community of Nagiso, Japan. Set amidst Kiso hinoki forests, the project involves restoring existing structures into a hotel, symbolizing an embrace of Japan's rural decline rather than a retreat. The design prioritizes the natural surroundings and features locally sourced materials, like a new flooring board made from hinoki bark, transforming the space while honoring its historical context. This thoughtful architecture showcases a negotiation with community, time, and place in the hopes of enriching the local heritage.
The architects ground the home's interiors with a material that could only belong to this region.
Villa Nagiso opens itself first to the landscape, prioritizing the tea fields and mountain ridges that roll beyond its walls.
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