Works

The Isumi River flows gently before us.DAICHI ISUMI stands as if welcoming the very wind and light of this land.The sound of wind passing through the windows, the swaying shadows of trees, the shifting colors of the sky at dusk.Come nightfall, the sounds of insects and a sky full of stars spread out, enveloping the surroundings.As you surrender to nature's changes, your breathing deepens without you noticing, and the “slow rhythm of the body” you usually forget seems to return.

Silent River is an outdoor field stretching along the riverbank. By preserving the natural terrain as much as possible and deliberately avoiding excessive convenience or comfort, we've created a place where you can feel nature's power with your whole body. Cabins, saunas, and tent sites are spaced apart yet arranged as if part of the landscape itself, creating a gentle connection throughout your stay. Here, the richness of spending time with nature takes precedence over convenience. The more you surrender to the flowing passage of time, the deeper the tranquility of this place seeps into your being.

Built as if solely for gazing at the sea, this villa is a place where you can feel the presence of the ocean stretching out nearby with your entire being. The sound of waves, the shimmering light, the cool breeze blowing in from the sea—all of it fills the time spent indoors. Reinterpreting the wisdom of Ryukyu architecture, the design utilizes deep eaves and excellent ventilation, reminding us anew of the richness found in doing nothing. Enjoy the luxurious moments spent simply gazing at the sea.

DAICHI NISEKO stands as a single-villa residence, embracing vast nature with a location overlooking Mt. Yōtei, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Beyond the windows unfolds a landscape of mountains and forests that changes expression with each season. From spring to summer, deep greenery; in autumn, vividly colored trees; and in winter, a blanket of snow—each season slowly transforms the rhythm of daily life. Summer brings trekking, river fishing, and canoeing on the lake.
Winter offers skiing, snowboarding, and backcountry adventures.
Feel nature's rhythms and fully enjoy seasonal activities throughout your stay.

Nestled near Lake Tanzawa, where forest and mountain streams intertwine, stands a private villa. The innovative design by architect Gen Inoue breathes life into every corner, with seven distinct spaces quietly embracing each visitor's time. Beyond the large windows lies the Tanzawa forest, its expression changing with the seasons. It's a place that comfortably accompanies you—whether you're immersed in reading, enjoying family time, or seeking moments of solitary focus. Nearby, activities like stream fishing and SUP let you fully embrace nature. The rich environment of forest and water deepens your stay.

Surrounded by abundant nature, this prime location offers panoramic views of Fukuoka City. Each villa and cottage features a private sauna, designed to seamlessly connect indoors and outdoors. Enjoy the luxury of immersing yourself in nature by day, then relaxing in the sauna at night while gazing at the beautiful city lights of Fukuoka. This architecture offers a special experience where you can forget the hustle and bustle of daily life, actively embrace nature, and feel its heat and cold, the chill of water and the warmth of fire with all five senses.

Originally, silent river is a place that embodies the value of “inconvenience.” Here, deliberate shortcomings are designed into the space. While seemingly unfriendly, these elements also serve as devices to awaken human senses. Kindling fire, boiling water, listening intently to sounds—within these primal acts reside the physicality and imagination lost amid convenience. “TREE SAUNA” is architecture standing precisely in that “in-between.” A small space suspended between the trees, built without cutting down the forest. It becomes a bed, a sauna, or simply a place to feel nature. An architecture like air, unfixed in purpose, where inside and outside dissolve into one another. Rather than being built within nature, this way of being—gently placing itself in the “space between” nature—quietly poses the question: should architecture exist not only for people, but alongside the environment? When you place yourself in such a place, the boundary between yourself and the forest quietly dissolves, as if you have become part of the forest. Here lies a “richness” unlike any you have known before.

A cabin nestled in the forest. Next to TREE SAUNA stands DAICHI's original cabin with its own sauna. This is silent river's first experiential facility featuring indoor space. The bedroom, compact kitchen, and private toilet are in one building, connected by a deck to the sauna and bath building. Even those hesitant about outdoor saunas can now easily experience nature.