GALLERY

A residential area near the sea located in the center of Hamadori. Passing through the Sukiyaya Gate as if being watched over by the beautiful tree-shaped maple tree, you’ll see a large roof of Sanshu tile spreads out, and white and gray pebbles and the bright green of the courtyard welcome the guests.This one-story house, surrounded by plants and white walls, is an old two-story house rebuilt.

The owner’s request was a simple one; he wanted to build a Japanese style one-story house. Therefore, I set “Sukiya architecture” as my design concept, which I have always been respectful and interested in.And designing the traditional style to fit the modern life was a big theme of this architecture.

The main feature of this house is the large main entrance.And the next moment you open the front door, you could see the large open space including the corridor, living room, and Japanese-style room.Nachi Kuroishi Washed out floor, oak flooring and the black wall finished by Kishu Bincho charcoal combine for calmness and high quality.We also paid particular attention to the delicate design of fittings.

Since I was actively using the materials and colors that I’ve never tried, I had more opportunities to collaborate with craftsmen than usual this time.We examined samples of colors and textures in order to succeed in new attempts, and carefully held meetings with carpenters and craftsmen on site.I think that the accumulation of these efforts has resulted in a home that has the beauty of Japan, where traditional techniques of craftsmen shine everywhere.I feel that this house, which has taken on many challenges, has become a major turning point that shakes my own design philosophy.