Here is a beautiful private weekend residence in the mountains at Kawakami-mura, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano Tokyo which was recently complete by Tokyo-based architect Shin Ohori, and his firm General Design Co. Ohori designed this recreational property for his friend, fashion designer Setsumasa Kobayashi, titled Mountain Research. The Spring 2009 collection was called Mountain Research, and its namesake mountain hideaway is the place where Setsumasa and team dream up most of the brand’s fashion ideas. The various functions, a kitchen, storage, bathroom, wood shelter are located in nearly separate, simple structures, all resting on a multi-level platform. Using the local pine material for the structures, and the owner hopes that the buildings will eventually biodegrade into the mountain soil and return to nature’s endless cycle of re-creation. The one stark exception to this woody serenity are the two permanent, bright yellow sleeping tents (made by North Face), located at the top of the building. The entire retreat has a feel of a casual, classy and unpretentious camp that has all of the conveniences of modern life. A perfect environment for a creative brainstorm. Please take a look from some inspirational picture below.

Beautiful Private Weekend Residence in Tokyo

Architect Shin Ohori Private Weekend Residence

Residence in Tokyo by Architect Shin Ohori

Tokyo Private Weekend Residence

Private Weekend Residence by General Design Co

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Tags: Architect Shin Ohori, General Design Co, Mountain House Architecture, Mountain Research Houses, Pine Wood House, Private Weekend Residence, Recreational Property

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