House in Jiyugaoka

Tetsuya Saito

Outline: Facing a narrow alley on the north side, the living space is raised by one layer in order to resolve the sense of blockage that blocks the view on three sides. An earthen floor is placed underneath, visually opening up the space. In addition, the building is placed to the south of the site to create a front garden. The approach of the alley, the front yard, the exterior stairs, and the entrance gently connects the house to the city. There is no lighting system in the ceiling of the second floor, which is the main floor, and it is planned so that the expression of the space changes with natural light.

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