YYA - Yuji Yamazaki Architecture

05/29/2026

Our project, West Island, is a collection of serene beachfront villas in the Maldives, thoughtfully designed to balance refined comfort with a spirit of adventure. Surrounded by turquoise waters and lush tropical landscapes, each residence invites effortless indoor-outdoor living, offering a peaceful private retreat while keeping guests connected to the natural beauty and discovery of island life.

05/06/2026

"Redefining luxury through stillness, balance, and sustainable design."

Discover Yuji Yamazaki’s architecture of stillness and sustainability — where Japanese restraint meets timeless, conscious design.

04/15/2026

Excited to see our project, The Muraka, photographed the way the space was meant to be experienced. (with the added magic!)

04/14/2026

Travel + Leisure positions the Global Vision Awards around sustainable and responsible travel, and says honorees are chosen for leadership, creative problem-solving, and quantifiable steps to protect communities and environments.

March ended on a high note for us at Lepogo Lodges. We’re delighted to share that we’ve been awarded a Global Vision Award by Travel + Leisure, a truly prestigious recognition that celebrates impactful, sustainable travel across the world.

What makes this even more meaningful is who we are at our core. As a non for profit lodge, conservation isn’t just part of the story… it is the story. Every guest experience directly supports conservation enabling us to support great organisations like the African Pangolin Working Group, who are doing essential work to protect one of the world’s most vulnerable species.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey with us!

04/06/2026

Thrilled to be part of the exciting Marassi Red Sea project. Now launching!

Prices and more information about Marassi Red Sea Soma Bay by Emaar MisrHave you ever dreamed of owning a beachfront home in Egypt’s most pristine Red Sea de...

04/03/2026

With construction now complete at our project Velana International Airport in the Maldives, the installation of the shading screens marks an important final step in realizing the façade design, adding depth, modulation, and solar control to the curtain wall enclosure.

04/02/2026

At This Sustainably-Minded Safari Lodge in South Africa, Wild Luxury Has a Light Footprint

At Melote House, a new retreat in the Lepogo Lodges stable, there’s a different kind of luxury at play: the knowledge that your presence will leave no impact on the local wildlife.

12/25/2025

Thrilled to announce our inclusion in Forbes America’s Top Hospitality Architects & Designers 2026! A huge thank you to our incredible team and collaborators.

10/15/2025

Set within the vast landscapes of South Africa, our project is designed as a respectful dialogue between architecture and nature. Surrounded by the rhythms of the savanna and the life of the game reserve, the project celebrates coexistence — between people, wildlife, and the environment that sustains them.

Every element of the lodge is conceived to tread lightly: structures are nestled into the landform, materials are locally sourced, and energy systems are guided by self-sufficiency. The result is not only a destination for travelers, but a living expression of ecological stewardship and design integrity.

Here, the boundary between built form and wilderness fades — revealing a place where conservation, culture, and comfort meet in balance.

05/01/2025

Our first project in the Maldives in 2015 showcases unfinished cedar and teak, which age gracefully to a stunning silvery-gray sheen in the sunlight.