Works
house
Title
100 year home（ Matsue）
2022
Comment
A final home with the theme of a 100-year home. The demand was for a home that would be loved through the ages, like an old folk house that can be passed down to children and grandchildren. It is not flashy, but we aimed to reflect the climate and culture of Sanin in order to ensure its durability over 100 years.
The exterior is all black, with Sekishu roof tiles and burnt cedar boards, and the raw cedar board finish on the veranda and eaves serves as an accent color. A veranda has been installed under the deep eaves in the garden, where the family diligently grows vegetables, and a sliding door connects the inside and outside. The interior is made of plaster-painted unfinished walls. An open void in the living room connects the upper and lower floors, allowing in light and ventilation. A small hobby room has been set up in the newly-renovated attic.
It is an airtight, highly insulated home, but it’s not just the numerical performance that makes it so great; I think the secret to it being loved for 100 years is not just the comfort it provides when the veranda is fully opened on sunny days, giving the feeling of being connected to the earth.
