The exterior is defined by two massive, offset concrete volumes with a board-formed finish. On the main level, a small courtyard and a large garden terrace on the south side serve as intermediary zones where the residents can enjoy the distinctive outdoor environment of a ranch-style home while maintaining privacy. The clients purchased the tiered, irregularly shaped lot as a place to spend meaningful time as a family.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- The exterior is defined by two massive, offset concrete volumes with a board-formed finish. On the main level, a small courtyard and a large garden terrace on the south side serve as intermediary zones where the residents can enjoy the distinctive outdoor environment of a ranch-style home while maintaining privacy.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Date of Completion : April 2020
Principal Use : Private housing
Structure : Reinforced-concrete
Site Area: 792.67m2
Total Floor Area : 410.94 m2 (160.652m2/B1F, 250.29m2/1F) - Tags
- ORTHO, APOLLO Architects & Associates, House, Residential, architecture, Japan
- Project Duration
- Design Period : March 2018 - April 2019
Construction Period : May 2019 - April 2020 - Inspiration
- The clients purchased the tiered, irregularly shaped lot as a place to spend meaningful time as a family. They wanted courtyards to play a big part in their home life, and to fulfill that request, the design makes use of the distinctive property shape and topography.
- Image Credits
- Photographer: Masao Nishikawa
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