Kobo Shinshu House - Villa construction and custom-built homes
Karuizawa SECOND-BASE
Our own "other place" where we can spend luxurious time
Enjoy fulfilling days in Karuizawa, Shinshu
"SECOND BASE" is a place where you can immerse yourself in a different space and time from your everyday life, reset your mind and body, improve your sanity, and deepen your connections with loved ones.
Setting up SECOND BASE in Shinshu, a land blessed with beautiful mountains, pure water, air, and soil, is a luxury only available to the chosen few.
On the terrace in summer and by the fireplace in winter.
Made with plenty of natural wood,
A space filled with the light and breeze of Shinshu
Spend a weekend surrounded by dynamic nature with your family, friends and loved ones
Outdoors, Sports
Your own secret base where you can fully enjoy your DIY and cooking hobbies
Make your dreams come true. Live fulfilling days in Karuizawa.
REASON
Why choose us?
We build homes that blend in with the scenery and people of Shinshu, and have a good relationship with the forests of Shinshu.
1. Complete freedom of design
At Kobo Shinshu no Ie, we build over 100 authentic wooden houses a year, using high-quality materials that will make you feel like taking a deep breath as if you were in the forest. We are committed to building custom-made homes. From the interior and furniture to lighting, exterior construction, and plantings, our experienced in-house designers handle all the coordination.
Taking advantage of the potential of the location, we will create a home where you can live a fulfilling life in Karuizawa, Shinshu.
Create with an architect
Takashi Ogawa
Takashi Ogawa
With over 20 years of experience, he has extensive knowledge and design skills. He has worked on many villa construction projects in Karuizawa, and is dedicated to creating the best possible "lifestyle" for his customers.
Chiori Sakai
Chiori Sakai
They specialize in proposing spaces that utilize natural materials, and are well-known for creating spacious, attractive homes that suit the customer's home.
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Tatsuya Kamoi
Tatsuya Kamoi
He specializes in proposing spaces that are not only visually appealing, but also take into account various elements to make the occupants feel comfortable in the space.
2. Design that captures the four seasons of Shinshu
Shinshu is a land filled with a rich environment. It is important to design a rich way of living that allows you to enjoy the changing of nature with each season as part of your life. We are particular about using high-quality solid wood and natural materials that are grown in the harsh environment of Shinshu. As the years go by, the texture and color will gain more flavor, and the house will take on a different beauty than when it was new. You will feel even more attached to your home.
Interior Coordination
Creating the overall atmosphere of the space, interior design, furniture, curtains, lighting, etc.
We produce the complete interior design.
Kana Osawa
Kana Osawa
Sayako Sakai
Sayako Sakai
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Yumiko Yamagishi
Yumiko Yamagishi
Yuka Karasawa
Yuka Karasawa
3. Performance, construction methods and building techniques suited to Shinshu
Taking into consideration the climate and natural features of Shinshu, this home is "comfortable to live in, warm in winter and cool in summer," and highly durable. These are basic features stipulated in the "Design Code" of Kobo Shinshu no Ie. Light and wind are designed in, carefully selected materials are combined, and construction is carried out with high quality. In addition, the home is earthquake-resistant to levels greater than evacuation facilities, and uses high-performance insulation and sashes to meet the standard specifications of long-lasting, high-quality housing. Furthermore, the "Airpass Solar Construction Method," which utilizes natural energy and allows for seasonal changes, allows for a lifestyle that is kind to people, the environment, and your wallet.
Architecture
FLOW
We will introduce the process of building a house at Kobo Shinshu House, from creating an image of your home to starting construction and handing over.
STEP.1 ▶
Information gathering
STEP.2 ▶
Visit us for consultation
STEP.3 ▶
Site Survey
STEP.4 ▶
Basic plan design
STEP.5 ▶
Design work request
STEP.6 ▶
Detailed discussion
STEP.7 ▶
Tree Selection Tour
STEP.8 ▶
Construction contract
STEP.9 ▶
Start of construction and handover
STEP.10 ▶
After-sales support
Up to here it's free
STEP
01
Information gathering
The best way to know if a house is relaxing is to experience it with all five senses. Come and experience it for yourself at one of our 11 showrooms across Nagano Prefecture.
Please feel free to consult with our sales staff about your wishes and concerns regarding building a house. Online consultations are also available at any time.
STEP
02
Visit us for consultation
STEP
03
Site Survey
Our sales staff and architects will help you plan your home construction for free. Atelier Shinshu offers completely free design. We will work with you to create a floor plan and financial plan that fits your lifestyle.
<Proposal Contents>
◆Basic plan ◆Standard specifications ◆Financial plan
◆Estimated estimate ◆Construction schedule
STEP
04
Basic plan design
If you are satisfied with the basic plan in STEP.04, we will request you to do the design work and then we will start discussing the details.
Please share and confirm the approximate total construction budget, construction period, fundraising, etc. with both parties.
*Up to this point, we will provide you with a free proposal.
STEP
05
Design work request
We will decide on the design, materials to be used, equipment, etc. with our dedicated interior coordinator. We will hold meetings while looking at the actual items, samples, and 3D modeling.
At the same time, we will also proceed with ground surveys and detailed design.
We have a system in place that allows for online meetings from remote locations, including overseas, so please feel free to contact us.
STEP
06
Detailed discussion
Invitation to tree selection tours held twice a month
The place where building a house begins is the forest. So let's start the story of building a house in the forest too. The first step is "tree selection." If your family goes into the mountains themselves and experiences the process of how a single standing tree becomes a home, it will surely create excitement in building the house and foster an attachment to it. You will also be able to feel the preciousness of the life of the tree and the importance of mountain development. I believe that this is the kind of house building that is unique to Shinshu, which is surrounded by forests.
STEP
07
Tree Selection Tour
After you have confirmed the detailed design drawings, estimates, financial plans, and construction schedule that reflect the content of the previous meetings, we will conclude a construction contract.
Since the contract is electronic, it can be done remotely.
STEP
08
Construction contract
STEP
09
Start of construction and handover
After the ground-breaking ceremony, greetings to the neighbors, a four-party meeting (※), and a groundbreaking ceremony (※), construction finally begins. During construction, construction performance evaluation inspections are conducted by a third-party organization (four times), subsidy inspections are conducted by Nagano Prefecture (three times), and six customer-present inspections are also conducted. After completion, thorough inspections are conducted even in places that are out of sight, providing a home with a reputation for reliability.
(※) Four-party meeting: This is a forum for the customer, construction manager, interior coordinator, and sales representative to reconfirm the decisions made so far and ensure error-free construction.
(※) Groundbreaking ceremony: We want our customers' homes to be built by craftsmen who know their faces and feelings well. This is the starting ceremony to ensure that construction can proceed with peace of mind.
STEP
10
After-sales support
After delivery, sales and construction staff will make regular visits every 1 month, 2 months, and 6 months.
Regular inspections are carried out by the After-Sales Maintenance Department every 1, 2, 5, and 10 years.
We have set up a "Forest Ambassador Club" for our owners, where we will provide you with information to make your life more comfortable and enjoyable even after you move in.
We want to create "things, events, and moments" and deliver "homes where you can enjoy Shinshu" to more people.
With the theme of "A fulfilling home that lets you enjoy Shinshu," we have built over 1,400 "Shinshu Workshop Houses" throughout Nagano Prefecture. Unlike homes built on small plots in urban areas, Shinshu allows you to build spacious homes on moderately sized plots, enjoying the sunshine, breeze, and scenery of the Alps and trees.
And we,
"Things" - a house made with materials from Shinshu, designed to live in harmony with the nature of Shinshu. "Things" - stories that can be encountered through building a house, such as going into the forest to select and cut down trees. "Time" - a doma salon and other features that create enjoyable times to gather with family and friends within the home, and many people have put into practice "a home that allows you to enjoy Shinshu."
We wanted to bring this enjoyment and joy not only to those living in Shinshu, but also to those living in cities, so we have announced Karuizawa SECOND BASE.
I want to keep my base in the city and create a new base in Shinshu, and enjoy life by commuting between the city and Shinshu. I want to move out of my base in the city and move to Shinshu, and enjoy life in Shinshu to the fullest. I want to have a villa in Shinshu and invite my family, friends, and sometimes special guests to spend a luxurious time.
We would like to deliver "Karuizawa SECOND BASE" to people like these.
Why not try "enjoying life in Shinshu"!
We know Shinshu inside and out and will do our best to assist you.
Forest Corporation CEO Jin Ozawa
