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Norm Air Hotel by Hayato Ishii

Norm Air Hotel

Silver A' Design Award Winner 2023

This description covers an architectural photograph taken from an elevated viewpoint looking down at a contemporary hotel building nestled within dense forest, scanning from the background forward, mature evergreen and deciduous trees fill the upper two-thirds of the image, their foliage creating a textured wall of greens ranging from deep forest green like shadowed moss to bright yellow-green suggesting spring growth or particular species catching diffused light, the trees are densely packed creating an enveloping natural context that surrounds the structure on all visible sides, the building itself occupies the center and lower portion of the frame, a two-story structure clad in horizontal timber boards painted or stained a deep charcoal black like weathered slate or rich dark soil, the texture would feel like smooth painted wood with slight ridges between each horizontal board, the roof is finished in standing seam metal in a pewter gray tone cool like polished steel, punctuated by a row of skylights running horizontally and a larger rectangular skylight below, the most striking architectural feature is the dramatic diagonal cut across the right side of the facade creating an angular geometric profile, the upper level features floor to ceiling windows revealing warm interior spaces glowing with amber light like honey or late afternoon sunshine, a glass balcony with transparent railings projects forward containing outdoor furniture, the lower level has rectangular windows dressed with soft ivory curtains suggesting quiet privacy, in the foreground a gravel pathway curves gently alongside the building bordered by low plantings and shrubs, a rustic stone retaining wall edges the path, the overall atmosphere feels serene and contemplative, cool forest air implied by the misty quality of distant trees, with the warm interior light promising comfort and refuge within this forest sanctuary

The private hotel Norm Air, based on the concept of chill and art, was designed to provide a luxurious chill experience. Overlooking the sky, forests, and lakes, the hotel offers a visual experience of floating in the sky, just as the word air implies. Designed for inclement weather, guests can enjoy the art on display at the hotel and the luxury chill experience even on rainy or cold days. Furniture and tools created by artists and designers allow you to enjoy an extraordinary experience.