Minimalist Architecture of Luxury Hotel by Architect Tadao Ando

Master of minimalist architecture, Tadao Ando has remodeled a small boutique hotel. On Japan’s Shikoku island in a refreshing spare. Yet luxurious aesthetic with few distractions to break up his trademark expanses of concrete and glass. The seven-room Setouchi Aonagi perches. On a mountain overlook gazing out onto the glassy surface of the Seto Inland Sea.

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Its narrow rooftop swimming pool extending in the opposite direction. Like a telescope to focus on the distant skyline.

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In recent years, the Setouchi International Art Festival has brought tourists. And press from around the world into this quiet corner of Japan. With the central venues all shining examples of Ando’s work. So, it was only natural.

For the Setouchi Aonagi to ‘join the lineup’ as another architectural masterpiece. The building before functioned as an art museum. And private minimalist house.

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This house is outfit with interior furnishings the architect deemed unnecessary. His transformation strips away all distractions, giving each spacious suite its own subtle theme.

Besides to the cinematic rooftop pool. There’s an indoor pool dubbed ‘The Cave’. That can be reserve for private use.

The hotel notes that the ‘luminous light’. That pours into the building. As well as the view of the sea. Are art in and of themselves – but that a selection of minimal contemporary art is also on hand.

Sparingly displayed to keep the focus on the architecture and surroundings. One example is a mossy garden installation by Yutaka Ono. Mimicking the look of the islands when seen from afar.

The minimalist interior design rooms range from about $820 per night. For the Garden Suite on the bottom floor to $1450.

For the Aonagi Suite, which might sound a bit steep until. You consider the general cost of travel in Japan. And the fact that each room sleeps 3 to 5 guests.