ALTS design office sets suehiro house around shared core
all images courtesy of ALTS design office
sumiou mizumoto and yoshitaka kuga of ALTS design office have developed ‘suehiro house’, a scheme which allows a family to live together comfortably, balancing shared living accommodation with occupants’ desire for privacy. located in an old street lined with low-rise residential buildings, the property is exposed to the surrounding neighborhood, consequently the design team crafted a series of spaces that both embrace its context and offer necessary levels of seclusion.
approaching the home, one passes through the entrance into a double-height atrium which connects subsequent volumes. this central living space provides direct access to a tatami room, a kitchen and dining area, a washroom and the master bedroom. at the upper level a brightly lit children’s room encircles the building, sharing a constant visual connection with the floor below. the home’s large eaves block the strong summer sunlight, while welcoming in winter sun during the cooler months.
the property is exposed to the surrounding area
the central living space provides direct access to subsequent volumes
the double-height atrium at the heart of the design
areas of the dwelling open up to the surrounding neighborhood
the scheme balances shared living space with occupants’ desire for privacy
the shared central core encourages family interaction
shared living accommodation at the center of the home
stairs lead to an upper level that welcomes in natural light
at the upper level a brightly lit children’s room encircles the building
project info:
project name: suehiro house
architects firm: ALTS design office
architects: sumiou mizumoto / yoshitaka kuga
construction: timber
type: 2-storey
area: 146.36 sqm
location: shiga, japan
completed: january, 2014
