TYPE U Properties

At the Summit of History,
a Home to Restore the Heart

YOKOSUKA KANAGAWA

A minimalist modern residence with a pool overlooking Lake Tōya

Uwamachi, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
A quiet hilltop once home to naval officers.
Even now, the memories of the town and the sea breeze gently intersect here.

At the very top of this land, a new TYPE U residence is being created.
It is more than just a home.
A refined environment brings calm to the mind.
And here, it supports not only personal peace but also international cultural exchange. We believe such power resides in space.

A courtyard space where white columns and wooden decking harmonize, with lush greenery in the background
A serene interior space blending Japanese and Western styles, with large windows overlooking the sea
A night-lit view of a Japanese room opening to a softly illuminated courtyard

The 4 Essential Charms of Uwamachi, Yokosuka

White-column architecture on a hill overlooking the cityscape of Yokosuka

Architecture That Quietly Inherits the Land's Memory

This site is located at the highest point in Uwamachi.
From here, the sea, sky, townscape, and even naval ships on the water spread out below as one grand view.
The rare value of this land, where breathtaking scenery becomes part of daily life, will only increase over time.

We are building a space grounded in the "aesthetics of subtraction."
By reading the wind's path, adjusting how light enters, and deliberately "selecting" the views, we create visual and emotional breathing room.

We aim to reinterpret the heritage of this former naval port city—quietly, proudly, and in a way befitting the present—through architecture that carries its memory into the future.

A Japanese-modern exterior with deep eaves and white columns framing a veranda

Quietly Connecting with Community and the Future

International cultural exchange has already begun in this area.
Next door, guesthouses and cultural workshops are being held, creating a gentle cycle of multilingual and diverse values.

The first floor of the building will feature not only a guesthouse, but also a publicly open space as a cultural hub.
Language, cuisine, thought, and aesthetics—
the conversations and empathy born here will become nourishment in someone’s life beyond this place.

This is more than a place to stay.
It is a space where connection through daily life and meaningful encounters are nurtured.
The calm and openness of this land naturally encourages such interactions.

A warm wooden dining space with a panoramic window view of Yokosuka’s harbor and sea

A Special Time Begins Between Sea and Mountain

From this hilltop, you can see all of Yokosuka—its sea, mountains, sky, and town.
To the southwest lies the Shonan International Village BC District, where the International Baccalaureate (IB)-certified Akiya-Hayama International School (tentative name) is set to open in 2027. This new place of learning will enhance the region’s brand and promote further international exchange.

This place offers "quiet richness"—a sense of connecting with the future while being immersed in nature.
Amid a flow of time not found in cities, a deeper dialogue with yourself begins here.

A serene indoor-outdoor connection with tatami room views of a courtyard and greenery

Architecture That Grounds You—and Supports Others

This TYPE U project is both "a place to center yourself" and "a space to connect with others and foster social circulation."

When space allows your mind to breathe, you find the capacity to care for someone else.
From this land, this architecture, and the dialogues within it, we believe such quiet power will arise.

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