The house accommodates all functions in a single space, divided by a mezzanine. The exterior is marked by a steady rhythm of wooden, vertical elements crossing the façade.
This system seeks to give the building homogeneity and dynamism, enhancing its eccentric shape, while simultaneously acting as a single, large frame that regulates the amount of light in the interior spaces.
Thus the light coming from the east hits a shutter before penetrating the interior, while from the south, direct sunlight enters the building, flooding it with a "shower" of light strips. On the other hand, light coming from the west reflects on the walls of the house, marking the entrance and the staircase.
Architects: FujiwaraMuro Architects (Shintaro Fujiwara Yoshio Muro)
Location: Muko, Kyoto, Japan
Use: casa unifamiliare
Site Area: 295.67 m2
Building Area: 56.36 m2
Gross floor Area: 100.19 m2
Structure: timber
Completamento: 2012
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