House in Minohshinmachi
Novum Design Award
WINNER
GOLDEN
Architectural Design Category
in
2021
Project Title
House in Minohshinmachi
Project Function
Private Residence
Project Location
Minoh city, Osaka, Japan
Project Tags
Architecture, House,
Office Name
YASUYUKI KITAMURA
Team Members
Client: Shuhei Kimura, Architect and Project Leader: Yasuyuki Kitamura, Structural Engineering: Takuma Togo, Landscape: Akihiro Oku, Builder: Takada Corporation, Site manager: Masato Hino, Photographer: Masashige Akeda, Video: Tanpan studio
Office Link
Copyrights
Yasuyuki Kitamura
Project Description
A house for a young couple, located on the northern hill of Minoh city, Osaka, Japan. Despite the fact that the area is fast developing and known for its rich natural environment, the houses have little to do with the local character. the project aims to highlight the relationship between humans and the nature, while acknowledging the natural qualities of the surroundings.
The deep eaves of the light roof extend the interior, while the nested nooks and crannies create an ambiguous space. in addition, a pair of openings visually connect the outside with the center of the building, and a large top light allows the green of the trees and the blue sky to penetrate through. the curtains on the outside adjust the sunlight and line of sight, and the two pillars like standing trees give a sense of security to the generous space. the result is a light-hearted home that feels as if it is part of nature, rather than a landscape.
Project data
Site area: 210.10m2, Building area: 87.52m2, Main structure: Wooden frame
Project Link
Image Credits
Masashige Akeda
NDA210130
DESIGN SCORE: /100
97
GOLDEN
Novum Design Award Winner in
2021