Works
house
Title
crape myrtle house（ Izumo）
2023
Comment
The site is located near the rock trough of the Hii River and is in an environment rich in nature. We wanted to balance the housework flow, veranda, built-in sofa, storage, and bookshelf with the kitchen at the center. In a tranquil environment, the comfort of living is proportional to the size of the opening, so we ensured a large opening in the living room. The veranda has been a device that connects nature and life since ancient times, and seemed appropriate for a peaceful environment.
A deep eaves is hung over the veranda to connect life and nature, and the circulation flow is centered around the DK. The kitchen is located in the center of the house with a space that can be used by a couple, and it is a radiating plane from which the view to the garden spreads. A large beam that runs diagonally through the rectangular space divides the space, and a large volume is secured with a stairwell and a sloped ceiling with thick rafters.
A skylight is installed in the stairwell in the living room to encourage natural lighting and gravity ventilation, and the presence of the family is transmitted between the private room on the second floor and the first floor. The two sofas are placed at a distance from each other so that they do not interfere with each other. The table is black cherry (Benchwork Tatenui) to match the color of the furniture. In the garden, a large crape myrtle is placed as the centerpiece so that children can climb it.
