Modern Japanese House Nestled Between Two Rivers

Past Simona Ganea | Published on Sep 9, 2019

Although the site on which it stands is small, the Fuseika House actually enjoys a privileged location. Only the Northern side of the lot is next to another neighboring residence, with the other three sides being open. This immediately inspired the architects to try to emphasize the connection between this modern Japanese house and its immediate environs. They managed to exercise that in a very beautiful and interesting way. The squad at T-Square Design Associates surrounded the internal spaces with a series of transition areas which are neither completely indoor or outdoor.

The reinforced concrete structure gives the house a strong and massive look

The concrete surfaces are complemented by lots of warm wood throughout the exterior — The concrete surfaces are complemented past lots of warm wood throughout the exterior

The interior spaces are framed by terraces which can either be open or closed — The interior spaces are framed by terraces which can either exist open or closed

Sliding doors allow the interior spaces to become one with the surroundings, bringing in the fresh breeze — Sliding doors allow the interior spaces to get i with the surroundings, bringing in the fresh breeze

These transition spaces frame all indoor areas, acting as a buffer zone between them and the outdoors

Inside the house looks and feels very warm and inviting while maintaining an eclectic style

The house is located Hyogo Prefecture, in Japan and was completed in 2019. It isn't large with only 113 square meters of living space throughout simply information technology looks and feels very wholesome thanks to the louver sliding doors which control the amount of light and the privacy of the transition expanse. Too, the site stands between 2 rivers which allows the house to enjoy natural ventilation and to welcome in the cakewalk, eliminating the need for air conditioning.