Delivering highly integrated design in a sensitive coastal environment requires close collaboration across disciplines. We provided structural and building services engineering for NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI EARTH, a private villa on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan, designed by Sou Fujimoto. The project is defined by a circular plan set into the landscape, minimising visual impact while opening up long views to the surrounding coastline. The architectural concept called for large, uninterrupted spaces and a high level of integration between structure, services, and environment. Working within the island’s subtropical climate, our approach focused on performance, durability, and coordination: -Structural systems designed to support open spans while responding to seismic and typhoon conditions -Building services integrated within the architecture to maintain a clear spatial expression -Environmental strategies tailored to heat, humidity, and marine exposure -Coordination across disciplines to ensure constructability and long-term resilience The outcome is a project where engineering supports the architectural intent through careful integration and technical resolution. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3R2KfeY #Engineering #IntegratedDesign #Hotel #Japan
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Really appreciate you highlighting the core challenge of designing in coastal environments. Getting everyone on the same page from different fields is so important for success.
Integration is negotiation. When structure listens to climate, architecture becomes mobility. Cities are no longer built — they are negotiated.
Great👌🙏
An inspiring example of architecture in harmony with nature, where design and engineering come together seamlessly.