Aston Martin launches its first luxury home in Japan

Aston Martin has announced the launch of its first ultra-luxury residence in Asia with the completion of the N°001 Minami Aoyama, a four-storey private residence in Tokyo's Omotesando neighbourhood. The space was born from a partnership between the marque and VIBROA Inc, Japan's premier luxury real estate developer.

Designed in close collaboration between VIBROA and Aston Martin's design team, the N°001 Minami Aoyama residence is a true showcase for bespoke craft, high-end technology, and a unifying design language, as well as continuing the marque's exclusive programme of bespoke residential developments.

Designed to provide a sanctuary from the city, the house is an expression of space, time and privacy for a customer who values the marriage of urban style with beautiful execution

Arranged across three storeys above a substantial basement level, the house's vertically aligned metal louvres create a shifting presence throughout the day as light plays on the reflective surfaces. These chamfered metal fins provide measured glimpses of interior details, including the rippled mirrored ceilings and specially commissioned planting on the first-floor spa terrace.

To maximise the available space, VIBROA excavated a substantial basement area to take advantage of the sloping site. This has allowed for the creation of a gym and wine cellar, along with dedicated space for a golf simulator system and a private spa, in addition to the three en-suite bedrooms.

One of the most significant aspects of the design is the automotive gallery, a showcase space containing two off-street parking places, set within the ground floor of the residence. The gallery presents two vehicles as if they were sculptural works of art and allows them to be screened from the street and viewed from within.

The journey through the house is enhanced by the dramatic sculptural staircase, shaped to give the impression of an origami staircase

Throughout the residence, attention has been paid to light, views and space. The N°001 Minami Aoyama is topped by an impressive terrace that combines entertaining spaces, including a kitchen facility and far-reaching sunset views, as well as a section of planted green roof. The journey through the house is enhanced by the dramatic sculptural staircase, which is shaped like an origami staircase and runs between the basement and ground floor.

Aston Martin and VIBROA provided a curated selection of premium Italian furnishings, including bespoke wardrobes and kitchen cabinets, while the kitchen features black lava stone surfaces and grey oak cabinetry.

The spa facilities on the first floor include a sauna and spa bath with natural Hinoki timber cladding

On the first floor, the spa facilities include a sauna and spa bath with natural Hinoki timber cladding and a specially designed audio system. A landscaped private terrace adjoins this refined and relaxing space, complete with outdoor Onsen pool and seating.

As the first fully bespoke private residence in Asia to be created by Aston Martin's design team, the N°001 Minami Aoyama signifies the marque's ongoing expansion in Japan and the broader Asian market following the opening of the Aston Martin Ginza showroom in The Peninsula Tokyo hotel in Q1 2024.