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House in Minohshinmachi

Novum Design Award
WINNER

GOLDEN

Architectural Design Category

in

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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

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NDA210130

DESIGN SCORE:      /100

97

GOLDEN

Novum Design Award Winner in

2021

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