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Jinakachi

Shimane, Japan

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Jinakachi

Shimane, Japan

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AMANE ARCHITECTS

Type

Hospitality + Sport › Hotel

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2024

SIZE

0 sqft - 1000 sqft

BUDGET

$100K - 500K

― Architecture as a Viewpoint ―
The rugged, towering cliffs of the Kuniga Coast. 257 metres above sea level lie the caldera-shaped mountain ranges, where cattle and horses graze freely. If left untouched, these mountains would become covered in forest, creating a closed landscape. However, grazing cattle and horses prevents the vegetation from growing into tall trees and ensures that the slopes remain perennial grasslands. This unique grandeur arises from the interplay between landscapes shaped by natural tectonic shifts and those opened up by human intervention.
Even slight human intervention opens up the view and reveals its value. People provide the viewpoint. This bears a striking resemblance to the essence of architecture itself.
The breathtaking view from Kokkaso, perched on high ground, seems to express this eloquently. Of the rooms, Room 211 in the south-east corner has great potential as a viewpoint, offering a panoramic vista of the Shimamae Inland Sea and the breeze flowing through to the harbour.
We planned to maximise this potential, preparing it as a place to contemplate the island's climate and history. The horizontal landscape reveals ever-changing scenes from sunrise to sunset. By eliminating window frames and raising the bed to a height of approximately one metre above floor level, we have made it possible to enjoy this spectacle throughout the day. Ventilated windows were strategically placed along the north and south sides to ensure multiple air passages. Simple, rattan-covered fittings gently soften the sunlight and make the invisible breeze visible, imparting a sense of coolness.
While preserving the existing building's structural integrity, the interior is decorated with restraint and meticulous attention to detail, carefully harmonising with Kuga-so's history.
An exquisite colour blend was painstakingly developed for the wood finishes through repeated trials. This blend evokes the texture of solid cedar produced in Oki and the nostalgic charm of Kuga-so.
'Jinakachi' is the name of a unique wind specific to this region that has been passed down since the era when Oki flourished as a port where Kitamae ships would rest their sails. In Uragō, where Kuga-sō is located, this wind also guides ships into the harbour, offering weary vessels a welcome respite from long voyages.
We can only hope that this peaceful time continues forever, providing solace for travellers.

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