Works
old folk house
Title
grandsons old house（ Izumo）
2021
Comment
The renovated building was built in 1973 as a detached house from the main house. Two Japanese-style rooms were added to the first floor, and the second floor was used as a storage room with rough walls. It was renovated to become the new home for the eldest son’s family. The requirements included reducing the burden of housework, easy access for children to the garden and fields, a bright and open atmosphere, high airtightness, high insulation, and earthquake resistance, a calm atmosphere using natural materials, and an open kitchen that does not feel isolated.
The renovation involved a complete renovation with only the tiled roof and exterior walls remaining. All partitions on the first floor were removed and the beams were rearranged to create a one-room living/dining/kitchen room. The living/dining/kitchen room is connected to the north and south gardens, making it a bright and airy living/dining/kitchen room. The first floor ceiling is made of straight-grained red cedar boards, and the lighting plan makes the ceiling material stand out. The existing rafters on the second floor are colored to contrast with the new space, and private rooms and bathrooms are provided to take advantage of the view.
The fact that one family can live independently in a detached house of about 100m2 is good news for multi-generational families living close to each other. The prefecture was able to provide subsidies for raising children and earthquake-resistance renovations. For the grandfather, this marks the start of living close to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and it couldn’t be more fun.
Received the Architectural Association President’s Award at the Shimane Wood Style Contest 2023
