Overlooking Akiya Beach in Yokosuka-city, Japan, Villa A, designed by teamSTAR, offers a blend of nature, architecture, and luxury living. Located on the picturesque Akiya Beach, near the historically rich town of Hayama ? famed as the birthplace of Japanese yachting ? the villa perfectly balances modern luxury with the calming presence of the Pacific Ocean. The villa?s design is inspired by the surrounding natural elements, and every detail of its structure works to enhance the sensory experience of living by the sea.

At the heart of Villa A?s design is the distinctive vaulted roof, which mirrors the undulating waves of the ocean. The series of arches flowing across the roof creates an organic, wave-like rhythm, capturing the essence of the sea in architectural form. This structural feature not only defines the villa?s visual identity but also plays a key role in shaping the interior spaces, contributing to an atmosphere of openness and tranquility. Every element is meticulously planned to invite natural light and ocean breezes, making the boundary between the inside and outside feel fluid and ever-changing.
One of the villa’s most striking features is its adaptation to the challenging topography of the site. Situated on a southwest-facing hillside, the structure conforms to the natural slope, minimizing disruption to the environment. Rather than leveling the land, the design embraces the elevation changes, which allowed the architects to create a multi-tiered layo...