Completed Kato Villa rear exterior, Awajishima — charred black timber cladding, timber deck and full-height glazing set among mature trees

Kato Villa

An embodiment of architectural elegance

Japanese Architectual Elegance

Introducing the Kato Villa – an embodiment of architectural elegance that harmonizes simplicity and nature. Designed as a tranquil retreat from city life, this villa channels the quiet beauty of natural elements. Rather than extravagant details, the focus here is on the essentials: light, shade, wind, and landscape—all skillfully framed to create an inviting ambiance.

Kato Villa mezzanine level viewed from staircase — exposed timber rafter ceiling, open balustrade and garden doors below

Enduring Materials

Constructed with enduring materials rooted in tradition, Kato Villa’s exterior walls feature burnt cedar—a celebrated choice in Western Japan that offers durability with a rich, organic aesthetic. Inside, the main walls are clad in Tosa plaster, adding a refined, tactile quality that enhances the villa’s warmth. Beneath your feet, the warmth of ash wood flooring underlines every step, creating a sense of grounding and comfort. 

Each material is carefully chosen to foster a serene environment that celebrates natural textures and tones, offering a peaceful escape where simplicity and thoughtfulness are the ultimate luxuries.

Kato Villa open-tread timber staircase with black steel balustrade, concrete walls and double-height void with rooflight

Serenity

Black volcanic stone defines the area around the wood stove, storing and radiating heat, evoking a sense of rustic resilience.

Each material is carefully chosen by the architect Takashi Sakae to foster a serene environment that celebrates natural textures and tones, offering a peaceful escape where simplicity and thoughtfulness are the ultimate luxuries. : https://abax-arc.com/about

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Kato Villa living area with wood-burning fireplace, timber floor, full-height glazed doors opening to garden and concrete ceiling detail

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