Karuizawa Villa Residence

Nagano, JAPAN

This project creates a special space that celebrates the graceful beauty of Mount Asama while enhancing residents' connection to their surroundings.

The building’s structure is strong yet flexible, with tree-like trunks forming a clean and sophisticated interior. A central box containing the kitchen and storage allows for a holistic living experience, inviting unique uses and enjoyable activities. Surrounding the box, a continuous, circular flow connects the entrance, bathroom, bedroom, and living room, providing ease of movement while allowing residents to explore new routes and uses, refreshing the rhythms of daily life.