Kyoto-based interior design studio Everedge launched a new hospitality brand “ACOA”

A new hospitality brand, ACOA (instagram: @a.change.of.air), was launched to connect Japanese and international design culture. The brand was the brainchild of a encounter between Kyoto-based interior design studio Everedge, led by Takuma Inoue, and Eugene Kan, former editorial director of HYPERBEAST. Since then, Eugene's Hong Kong-based creative agency ADAM Studio and everedge have been working together to explore new forms of hospitality that celebrates life’s happenstances, and their ability to bring people together and transform them. The brand name ACOA is an acronym for the duo's desire to provide an opportunity to ‘A Change Of Air’ and switch off in today's information-overloaded society.

ACOA House Nijo, a renovated machiya-style cottage in Nijo, Kyoto, is scheduled to open in February 2025, while ACOA Villa Takashima is opening in Takashima, Shiga, in December 2024.Beyond properties, Acoa has a vision to bring their hospitality offering to new avenues including partnerships and event spaces.

PROPERTIES

ACOA House Nijo

This machiya is a fully renovated 130-year-old private house sleeps 4 and is within walking distance of Nijō Station. Themed "In Praise of Shadows," this neighborhood getaway incorporates Japanese materials through the modern approaches of local Kyoto artists we collaborate with.

Location: Nijo Kyoto

Scheduled Opening: February, 2025

Owner: Everedge

Website: http://achangeofair.com/nijo/

Instagram: @acoa_nijo/

Highlight:

Charcoal-infused plaster flooring
Washi-wrapped kitchen with paper designed and applied by author Wataru Hatano
Black tatami made by Kyoto-based YOKOYAMA TATAMI
Tokonoma alcove artwork by mounting artist Kogadou Inoue
Vinyl record curation by Jazzy Sport Kyoto
Contemporary garden, outdoor bath, shower and sauna
Restful space that harmonizes Kyoto craftsmanship with modern design

ACOA Villa Takashima

Just one minute from Lake Biwa, Villa Takashima is a newly built 200-square-meter rental home for up to 8 people surrounded by nature. Designed as a “not your everyday” everyday space, the calming simplicity of this lakeside retreat encourages your group to feel at ease and be yourselves during your stay.

Location: Takashima, Shiga

Opened: 20 December, 2024

Owner: Heian Kensetsu Kogyo

Website: http://achangeofair.com/takashima/

Instagram: @acoa_takashima

Highlight：

Large single story 200m2 (2,150ft2) space with 5m high ceilings
Sunken living room area with wrap-around sofas
Extra long Mortex dining table
Sauna and traditional Japanese bath inspired by Lake Biwa
Nearby nature and seasonal sports such as beaches and stand-up paddling in summer, and skiing in winter

For All Enquiries
ACOA Takuma Inoue
Email: info@achangeofair.com