Villa Kanso

A masterclass in spatial elimination, featuring ancient timber construction and private water gardens.

Villa Kanso

A masterclass in spatial elimination, featuring ancient timber construction and private water gardens.

The Assets Brief

Rooted in the Zen philosophy of elimination and simplicity, Villa Kanso represents the absolute pinnacle of quiet luxury. Hidden behind a discreet, unmarked timber gate, the estate is a masterwork of ancient joinery techniques fused with modern spatial engineering.

There are no sharp corners or jarring transitions. The living spaces flow seamlessly into private, internal water gardens through massive, sliding shoji-inspired glass panels. The material palette is restricted entirely to Hinoki cypress, raw silk, and river stone. It is a space designed not for display, but for profound, undisturbed reflection.

Valuation:

Price Upon Request

Location:

Kyoto, Japan

Scale:

10,500 SQ FT 1.5 Acres

Suites:

6

Baths:

8

Motor court:

4 Vehicles

Completed:

2024

Levels:

2

Representative:

Julian Smith

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