UNESCO Island Gets Epic Rock-and-Glass Hideaway
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You know that feeling when a building just *gets* its surroundings? Yakushima, one of Japan's most magical UNESCO sites, is about to get a hotel that's trying to do exactly that, and it sounds pretty cool.
The design for this new build is all about rock and glass, apparently. It's aiming to integrate so seamlessly with the island's natural landscape that it practically disappears, which is a massive challenge when you're dealing with a UNESCO site. Sounds like a thoughtful approach to build something on such a precious location, rather than just plonking a concrete block down.
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Got any fave places in Japan that master blending in?
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