Bronze Architecture, Building and Structure Design · 2024

Infinity Residence

by Satoshi Kurosaki

A' Design Award 2024 Bronze Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Awarded April 15, 2024
CLIENT: APOLLO Architects & Associates Co., Ltd.
Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,025
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About Infinity Residence

This residence in the mountainous region of northern Okinawa known as Gushiku Mui serves as a weekend and vacation home for a client whose primary residence is in Hokkaido. The hilltop site offers sweeping views of the ocean immediately below as well as the ambiance of the magnificent mountains behind it. The living dining kitchen area stretches the full width of the property, with a jacuzzi bathroom featuring outdoor views at one end. Beyond a living room terrace partially shaded by eaves, an infinity pool segues into a natural landscape of ocean and forest.

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Unique Properties: A large entrance garden greets residents and visitors inside the first-floor entryway, while the centrally located kitchen offers box-seat views of a peaceful courtyard. The living-dining-kitchen area stretches the full width of the property, with a jacuzzi bathroom featuring outdoor views at one end. Beyond a living-room terrace partially shaded by eaves, an infinity pool segues into a natural landscape of ocean and forest. The second floor comprises private rooms as well as a full-width balcony with an outdoor jacuzzi, providing a different way to enjoy the stunning views. An exterior staircase leads to a rooftop terrace with concrete benches and 360-degree views of the mountains and ocean.
Dimensions & Packaging: Date of Completion : March 2021
Principal Use : Villa
Structure : Reinforced Concrete
Site Area: 645.35m2
Total Floor Area : 233.10m2（116.55m2 /1F, 116.55m2 /2F)
Tags: INFINITY, APOLLO Architects & Associates, House, Residence, Residencial,Architecture, Japan
Production Technology: Exterior Finish : Cedar Wood Formwork Exposed Concrete
Floor : Tile, Walnut Flooring
Wall : Cedar Wood Formwork Exposed Concrete , Acrylic Emulsion Paint, Tile
Ceiling : Walnut
Lighting : LED
Project Duration: Design Period : August 2015 - April 2016
Construction Period : December 2019 – March 2021
Research: We strongly believe that as remote work is normalized and the nature of both work and lifestyles changes dramatically, maintaining residences in both urban and non-urban areas will become a standard option for people around the world who want to vary their lifestyle according to the seasons and other considerations. Most likely, homes will need to serve multiple functions, including as offices, hotels, guest houses, and galleries. The long-dominant model of the single-purpose private home may well be giving way to a new kind of multi-purpose “public home” along the lines of what we have conceived in this project.
Inspiration: This residence in the mountainous region of northern Okinawa known as Gushiku Mui serves as a weekend and vacation home for a client whose primary residence is in Hokkaido. The hilltop site offers sweeping views of the ocean immediately below as well as the ambiance of the magnificent mountains behind it.
Image Credits: Photography : Masao Nishikawa
Videographer : Seiya Aoki