Inaka Resurgence: Utopia from Reconciliation

Interior View

This utopian project finds itself along the vibrant coast of Nago, Okinawa, recognized for its historic agricultural industry and traditional artistic practices. Inaka Resurgence maintains the surrounding landscape and iconic structural elements that allude to Okinawan temples. Meanwhile, biophilic design elements enable the built spaces to seamlessly integrate with the natural environment. The sensible combination of preservation and sustainability translates into a sensational future for the local population.

A studio

Inspired by Japanese wood carving, the interior spaces demonstrate the advanced possibilities of timber to produce intricate structural systems derived from parametric processes. Beautiful patterns emerge throughout different spaces that combine with natural lighting to accentuate the natural elegance of wood.

A courtyard

The vision of designing a utopian society encapsulates the need to understand the site context and identify prevailing challenges. Inaka Resurgence proves that AI tools facilitate this process of blending social, cultural, and environmental factors into a single immersive design. Team members: Young Hoon Cho, Isha Sharma, Ambareen Fatima, Kyla Tang, Brian Lee, and Mihir Agarwal.