Azumi Setoda

Another defining element of the restoration is that every guest room has its own small outdoor area either a private garden, generous balcony, or combination of both. Each one is unique and well secluded, thanks to a bold, unconventional take on the traditional kakine fence. The kakine draws a seamless gradient of private and communal spaces within the property. With each movement of the sun and turn of seasons, light and wind dance over and through the kakine, creating a play of light and shade.