Abstract
- NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI “EARTH” has opened
- Designed by Sou Fujimoto, the round villa blends into Ishigaki Island with a bowl-shaped roof and infinity pool
- The retreat options ocean views, an infinity pool, sauna and curated cultural experiences
NOT A HOTEL has formally opened its latest and largest villa, NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI “EARTH,” designed by internationally acclaimed architect Sou Fujimoto. Nestled on a ten,000-square-meter coastal website on the southeastern fringe of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, the round construction embodies Fujimoto’s signature philosophy of dissolving boundaries between structure and nature. With a complete ground space of roughly 1,500 sq. meters – together with indoor dwelling areas, terraces, a pool and a water basin – the villa blends seamlessly into its lush environment, providing friends an immersive retreat formed by land, sea and sky.
Simply an 11-minute drive from New Ishigaki Airport, “EARTH” is outlined by its bowl-shaped roof and white hand-finished façade, which mirror daylight and distinction superbly with the ocean’s deep blues. The rooftop backyard permits the constructing to nearly vanish into the panorama when seen from above. Inside, the villa accommodates as much as ten friends throughout 4 bedrooms and includes a spacious living-dining space with panoramic views. A standout infinity pool merges visually with the horizon, whereas the courtyard, landscaped by Taichi Saito, affords a serene oasis with a kids’s pool and hearth pit. Extra facilities embody a glass-walled lavatory, a totally geared up health club and a sauna illuminated by refracted gentle from the water basin above.
Past its architectural attract, “EARTH” affords curated experiences that commemorate Ishigaki’s pure magnificence and cultural heritage. Friends can embark on a sundown cruise aboard a standard sabani sailboat, get pleasure from non-public dinners accompanied by reside sanshin music, or create their very own Awamori spirit utilizing copper pot distillation at Ikehara Brewery. Culinary choices embody trendy interpretations of Okinawan dwelling cooking, that includes Ishigaki beef, island fish and recent greens. A devoted chef is obtainable to organize premium BBQ programs and family-style meals on the terrace.
With its immersive design and considerate programming, NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI “EARTH” redefines the posh villa expertise. Fujimoto’s imaginative and prescient transforms the property right into a dwelling extension of the island’s terrain, providing friends a serene and sensorial escape in an architectural sanctuary. Fractional possession shares offered out throughout development. Friends can change their allotted nights throughout the NOT A HOTEL community. For extra info, head over the official web site.
