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Minimalist Japanese Guesthouses

The Maana Kamo Guesthouse is a Luxury Retreat in Kyoto

— April 14, 2021 — Art & Design
Maana Kamo Guesthouse, designed by architect Uoya Shigenori, is a 100-year-old minimalist luxury retreat, tucked away in the spiritual city of Kyoto, Japan. The townhouse now known as Maana Kamo Guesthouse, uses minimalist design to showcase its ancient beauty.

Uoya Shigenori, the lead architect on the Maana Kamo Guesthouse project, aimed to showcase and preserve the original structure of the Maana Kamo Guesthouse, while incorporating minimalist features to create a calming retreat. The new Maana Kamo Guesthouse design includes restrained furnishings and new timber, set in dimly lit spaces, as traditional Japanese architecture calls for. Sliding screen doors add to the Maana Kamo Guesthouse's commitment to retaining Japanese features. Maana Kamo Guesthouse is part of a series of Maano Homes in the area.

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Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Hospitality Design - Opportunity for architecture and interior design to incorporate minimalistic features into hospitality spaces, showcasing a combination of modern and traditional design.
2. Preserving Ancient Architecture - Utilizing modern design to showcase and preserve original historical structures, such as townhouses or mansions, while incorporating calming and minimalist features.
3. Sliding Screen Doors - Use of sliding screen doors in modern spaces as an ode to traditional Japanese architecture and design while providing a division between spaces for privacy or aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality Industry - Incorporating minimalist and traditional features in unique ways can provide guests with a calming and luxurious experience, while preserving historical structures.
2. Architecture Industry - Opportunity for the architecture industry to showcase their skills by incorporating modern and traditional design elements while preserving historical structures.
3. Interior Design Industry - By utilizing restrained furnishings and dimly lit spaces, interior designers can create a calming and relaxing atmosphere for clients while preserving traditional architecture.
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