House of Maple Leaves

Outline
This house in Karuizawa is built on a site where maple trees and various other trees spread out. In order to enjoy nature no matter where you are in the house, linear volumes are arranged in an east-west direction on a site that stretches from north to south. The exterior of the house is composed of horizontal and vertical lines. The straight lines, which are not found in nature, make the nature stand out more, and the large eaves frame the landscape from the inside. ......
Location
  • Nagano
Journal
Jutakutokushu February 2012 issue
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