The Flow Kamakura
The Flow Kamakura is a vacation rental style hotel located in Kamakura, Japan, close to temples, shrines and the beach. The three-story wooden building has a total floor area of 160 square meters. Plastering, wood, antique furniture and modern tiles are combined to reflect the local history and the modern surf lifestyle. Windows, louvers and top lights bring in light and scenery while screening off the surrounding residential area. The rooftop terrace offers views of the ocean, the mountains and Mount Fuji. The hotel operates without a reception desk.
The Flow Kamakura Hotel by Daisuke Takamiya has been identified as an outstanding example of architectural design by the A' Design Award. The Flow Kamakura Hotel was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2022. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is an international, jury-voted, fair and ethical design award that rewards excellent design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
