NOT A HOTEL KITAKARUIZAWA teams with Masamichi Katayama of Wonderwall® for their newly unveiled resort dubbed MASU. The newly offered rain-forest based location fuses Japanese architecture with mid-century modernism.
Inspired by a cultural mantra that states “Suki ni sumu” (As you like it), the architectural approach takes notes from architect Kenzo Tange’s 1953 residence in Seijo. At the core of the design is a modular system of eight 4 x 4-meter “masu” on the upper floor. The decor features a steel structure and a continuous 360-degree deck. This addition helps bridge the gap between the home and North Karuizawa’s woodland. Under the pilotis opens the dining area toward an outdoor living space and fire pit. A brilliant cantilevered staircase cuts through the double-height atrium, allowing daylight and air the space.
The Wonderwall® efforts towards the house is influenced by a carefully assembled conversation between East and West, vintage and contemporary. Adding to the design is the warm timber ceilings, expanses of glass and restrained architectural surfaces are offset by richly tactile elements. Detailed additives to the decor include Isamu Noguchi’s sculptural Akari, George Nakashima’s CN108 Bench, Eero Saarinen’s Womb Chair and stools by Jean Touret. As the interior gains subtle luxury add-ons, the exterior becomes most pronounced in MASU’s more private spaces. Landscape touches such a as a fireplace-centered living area that has an open-ended dining space. Rounding out the space is the more socially and comfort based spaces such as a tea room, Japanese-style room, study, theater or bedroom.
Spanning over 526 square meters of combined indoor and outdoor space, MASU officially open for booking through NOT A HOTEL KITAKARUIZAWA.
NOT A HOTEL KITAKARUIZAWA
Tsumagoi Village, Agatsuma District,
Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Take A Closer Look At NOT A HOTEL KITAKARUIZAWA MASU Location Below!
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