takato tamagami: cafe aura
<p>this glass-enclosed cafe is perched upon a steep hill with stunning vistas overlooking the distant japanese southern alps and yatsugatake mountains. </p>
‘cafe aura’ by takato tamagami, karuizawa, japan all images courtesy of takato tamagami
overlooking the distant japanese southern alps and yatsugatake mountains, the ‘cafe aura’ by takato tamagami is glass-enclosed to open panoramic vistas in karuizawa, japan. standing 1,200 meters above sea level, a long platform offers views towards the town of karuizawa. adjusting to the natural undulation of the hilltop, the floor levels descend within the bent footprint, forming an obtuse angle to frame a garden. windows maintain a connection between the indoor dining area and events occurring outside including concerts and candle lit nights with a dramatic backdrop.
veranda
glazed facade
entry
elevated interior is accessed by an outdoor stair
entry
stairway
corridors
dining area
views overlooking the distant japanese southern alps and yatsugatake mountains
cafe
outdoor terrace
dining area at night
entry illuminated at night
at night
