Aston Martin’s first home blends supercars and architecture.
Whether the topic of discussion centers around hand-crafted supercars or breathtaking modern homes, the art of design bridges the gap between these two ultra-luxury worlds. Bridging the gap even further, leading luxury automakers like Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, and Porsche have developed their own branded properties in the most popular cities around the globe. Three years ago, Aston Martin and Japanese real estate leader VIBORA revealed renderings of a private contemporary home in Omotesandō. Today, Aston Martin and VIBORA are pleased to announce the launch of № 001 Minami Aoyama as the first luxury home in Japan designed by the U.K. supercar manufacturer.
The four-story townhouse is tucked into the stylish Omotesandō neighborhood, an area known for high-end everything. Working closely with VIBROA, Aston Martin helped shape a space that leans into its signature style without overdoing the car references. It’s meant to feel like a retreat from the city, but one with deep design intent worked into every floor.
The 7,793-square-foot layout is split across three floors plus a large basement, which houses a gym, spa, wine cellar, and even a golf simulator. The rooftop terrace offers sunset views, a green roof, and a full outdoor kitchen. Inside, you’ll notice the interiors get lighter as you go up floors. One of the more dramatic design elements is a folded steel staircase that mimics origami and ties the floors together, with an in-house garden and chandelier to make the space feel even more contemporary. Materials like wood, stone, and metal were chosen to come together in a clean and modern way without being cold.
But what really makes this house feel like an Aston Martin is the car gallery on the ground floor. Instead of hiding your cars in a garage, the space is designed to show them off with display lighting and a ceiling that has a wave-like texture. The cars can be seen from the lounge through a special glass panel, which basically turns them into functional home decor. It’s subtle, but it says a lot about how this home is meant to be lived in.
№ 001 Minami Aoyama is a signal that Aston Martin is settling deeper into Japan and Asia, especially after opening a showroom in Ginza last year. If this project is anything to go by, we’ll probably see more of the brand combining architecture and lifestyle.
Source: Aston Martin
