※This article was published at
October 2014.※
Kengo Kuma is a Japanese architect who has drawn much attention on an international level.
In recent years, he conducted the interior environmental design for the Kitte building next to Tokyo Station and the overpowering design of the Starbucks store on the main approach to the Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine in Fukuoka.
A characteristic of his works is that they provide a gentle impression with natural materials while being urban and stylish, and this has proven to be appealing to a large number of people.
The Garden Terrace Nagasaki Hotel & Resort that sits on the slope of Mount Inasa in Nagasaki Prefecture overlooking Nagasaki’s “One Million Dollar Night View” is a luxurious space that is modern while achieving a tasteful harmony with the surrounding nature composed of mountains and sea.
The hotel has spaces that allows guests to come in close contact with water and greenery, and its high location allows guests to have a view of the beautiful city of Nagasaki all to themselves, making it a perfect place for adults to enjoy luxurious relaxation.
It is not only the external appearance that looks great.
You can enjoy Kengo Kuma’s detailed and meticulous design in the entire building, including the guest rooms, restaurant, rooftop, and terrace.
The guest rooms are exquisite spaces that are very airy and have plenty of natural light.
The design is simple and sophisticated, and there are no unnecessary objects in the rooms, which is enough to make you hesitate momentarily.
Thanks to the finely designed storage areas and room design, it feels like you are living in the apartment you had always dreamed of rather than as if you were staying in a hotel.
The scenery that you see from the very simple and otherworldly bath will move you.
We are sure that you will forget about the weariness from your journey while enjoying a luxurious bath time and the night view of Nagasaki.
The other hotel is the Garden Terrace Miyazaki Hotel & Resort in Miyazaki Prefecture that suddenly appears in an almost surprisingly normal residential area.
Similar to the hotel in Nagasaki, this hotel was also designed by Kengo Kuma. While the hotel is in a residential area, it is surrounded by large bamboo trees in order to blend in with the surroundings without destroying the view and allowing guests to stay at the hotel without being visually affected by neighborhood residents.
The hotel offers not only simplicity, but also allows guests to enjoy a feeling of luxury during their stay as they forget about everyday worries and enjoy the slow flow of time and nature.
There is a magical church within the hotel wrapped in tranquility.
In addition, the lounge features a library equipped with the books of Kengo Kuma, architecture books, and travel books, as well as a self-service mini-bar, making this an attractive hotel where adults can slowly enjoy the finer things in life.
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Garden Terrace Nagasaki
Garden Terrace Miyazaki
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