SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Physically, the private complex comprises a main house, a spa, two guesthouses, and a teahouse. At a more profound level, explains Frauke Meyer, creative director of Liaigre, “It’s an experience of the senses. There are so many layers—pathways, water, stone, gardens—that slowly reveal themselves.” A bedroom entry (above), for example, provides a quiet pause in one’s journey through the home. The private quarters (opposite) feature low tables, tatami mats, and shoji screens.
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
The palette derives from shodo, or Japanese calligraphy, which is most evident in the white walls that contrast with black-stained wood resembling yakisugi, a charring technique used on Japanese exteriors. Of the custom furnishings, Meyer says, “The scale is different—very large and generous. We brought a sense of proportion, comfort, and luxury that…
