TYPE U Properties
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you’d like to learn more, we’d be happy to share details via an online consultation.
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