'oshikamo house' by katsutoshi sasaki, toyota, aichi, japan
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japanese architectural practice katsutoshi sasaki have recently completed 'oshikamo house', a single family residence amidst
the residential neighborhood of toyota, aichi, japan. the footprint of the structure creates a series of open wings on either half
of the dwelling generating a unified interior to foster continuous interaction between the family members. vertically striated
white metal panels clad the changing volume shape, shifting from rectilinear outer corners to a concave niche, discreetly presenting
the main entrance in the front elevation and a tree in the rear of the home.
front elevation
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the unique spatial arrangement places the kitchen in the center introducing dynamic activity into the heart of the home
while the private areas of bedrooms and study rooms gradually transition into bisected corridors creating minimal opportunities
for extended isolation. the programmatic distribution compels inhabitants to cross through the communal area and then branch
into the gently curved passages with stairs and ladders to raised spaces to block direct views.
back of the residence
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rear elevation
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'japanese room' and bedroom/study room wings oriented near the rear of the residence
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(left) study room / bedroom
(right) outward view from study room / bedroom
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(left) stairs to lofted bedroom
(right) 'japanese room'
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outward view from 'japanese room'
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walk-in closet / lofted bedroom and bathroom wings oriented near the main entrance
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corridor leading to bathroom
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(left) bathroom
(right) front door
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front facade at dusk
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site plan
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floor plan / level 0
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floor plan / level 1
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roof plan
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section
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section
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elevation
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interaction diagram
project info:
location: toyota aichi japan
site area: 191.71m2
built area: 84.18m2
total floor area: 101.94m2
type of construction: wooden
exterior materials: metal finish
interior materials: paint finish
design time: june 2010 - february 2011
year of completion: september, 2011
design team: katsutoshi sasaki + associates
structure company: masaki structural laboratory
construction company: inoue construction ltd
photographer: toshiyuki yano