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Cajsa Carlson

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Kyoto's Historic Machiya Townhouses Transformed into Hotels, Shops, and Cafes in Innovative Renovations

🏠 Nazuna Kyoto Higashihonganji, a 100-year-old machiya, is now a 600-square-meter hotel by Studio Aluc in central Kyoto. Toune, by architect Keiji Ashizawa, is a contemporary holiday home in Kyoto. Le Labo's flagship store by Schemata Architects in Kiyamachi blends Japanese and Western design. Issey Miyake's Kyoto store, in a 132-year-old machiya, features a gallery by Naoto Fukasawa. Challe cafe by UNC Studio offers a bold Japanese-Mexican ambiance in Kamigyo Ward.
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Keiji Ashizawa Design Transforms 120-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya into Modern Holiday Home, Preserving Historic Details

🏠 In Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, Keiji Ashizawa Design transformed a 120-year-old machiya into the Toune holiday home, preserving its historical layout. The renovation retained original features such as its agari kamachi entrance and timber framework while incorporating new elements like hinoki cypress. The 90-square-metre house includes three bedrooms. Modern updates include contemporary furniture and lighting, enhancing its natural light and historic character. The project emphasizes blending old and new elements to maintain a unified atmosphere.
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Haus W in Austria's Alpine Lech Region Restored Using Untreated Spruce and Traditional Methods by Hoteliers Schneider

🏨 Hoteliers Gerold and Katia Schneider restored Haus W, a lodge in Austria's Alpine Lech region, originally built in 1609. The duo used untreated local spruce and traditional methods, collaborating with local craftspeople to preserve the heritage. The lodge features four bedrooms, a library with a fireplace, and a spa by designer Shinchiro Ogata. The project includes bespoke furniture and a wooden screen with a Japanese influence. The adjoining studio will host artists in residence part-time.
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Haus W Lodge in Austria Restored Using Untreated Spruce and Traditional Methods by Local Craftspeople

🏡 Haus W in Zug, Austria, originally built in 1609, has been partially restored by hoteliers Gerold and Katia Schneider using untreated local spruce. The four-bedroom lodge features traditional Walser architecture and includes bespoke furniture crafted by local artisans. The ground floor houses the living room, dining room, and kitchen, while the first floor has a library and bedrooms. A spa and sauna by Shinchiro Ogata are on the lower ground floor, enhancing the cultural and historical essence.
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Restoration of 17th-Century Haus W in Austria Uses Untreated Spruce and Local Craftsmanship for Boutique Hotel Transformation

🏠 Hoteliers and architects Gerold and Katia Schneider restored the 1609 Haus W lodge in Zug, Austria, using untreated local spruce and traditional methods. The four-bedroom boutique hotel features bespoke furniture and interiors by local craftspeople. The design juxtaposes new spruce with centuries-old timber, highlighting the building's history. The project includes a spa and sauna by Shinchiro Ogata and a wooden screen designed as a second layer in front of a glass structure. The studio and shop will host artists in residence part of the year.
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