The villa overlooks a great view of the Pacific Ocean, not far from the town of Hayama, the birthplace of Japan's yachting culture. The villa's design is a sculptural form that is appropriate for this spectacular natural setting, with a vaulted roof and a series of arches that symbolize the image of the white, rippling sea. The curved arches of the CLT (cross-laminated timber) roof give a sense of spaciousness to the interior. The result is a villa that perfectly suits a laid-back lifestyle and provides a deep connection to the blue waters at its doorstep.

Eitaro Satake / STAR Architect, Creative Director (Team Leader of teamSTAR®︎) In 1996, Satake began working in the field of architectural design, approaching his work through the lens of fine art. He founded the design firm STAR in 2002, and in 2021, he established teamSTAR®︎, a platform of experts in diverse design-related fields that takes a comprehensive approach to clients’ needs, from branding to architectural and spatial design. Guided by the concept of “beautifying the world through the power of design,” the team specializes in hospitality design and has applied their expertise to projects throughout Japan including resort hotels, villas, and offices. Satake’s portfolio also includes projects in ossuary and funeral facility design—to which he applied his experience with resort facilities—as well as the revitalization of shrines and temples. He has garnered numerous awards and accolades, including the Kyoto Global Design Award, the Asia Pacific Interior Design Award, the A’Design Award, and the Good Design Award.

teamSTAR®︎ is a platform of experts in diverse design-related fields that takes a comprehensive approach to clients’ needs, from branding to architectural and spatial design. Guided by the concept of “beautifying the world through the power of design,” the team specializes in hospitality design and has applied their expertise to projects throughout Japan including resort hotels, villas, and offices. Eitaro Satake, team leader of teamSTAR®︎, his portfolio also includes projects in ossuary and funeral facility design—to which he applied his experience with resort facilities—as well as the revitalization of shrines and temples. He has garnered numerous awards and accolades, including the Kyoto Global Design Award, the Asia Pacific Interior Design Award, the A’Design Award, and the Good Design Award.