yamazaki kentaro staggers house in sakura through japanese garden

yamazaki kentaro staggers house in sakura through japanese garden
photo © naomi kurozumi architectural photographic office, nahoko koide
all images courtesy of yamazaki kentaro design workshop

tokyo-based practice yamazaki kentaro design workshop has completed ‘house in sakura’, also known as ‘the house in the garden’. as the name suggests, the dwelling is situated within a large area of plantation offering generous views of the lush natural landscape.

the building’s long and narrow footprint is comprised of five connected blocks, slightly shifted in their alignment. each area provides a different function, while remaining an open and fluid singular volume. consequently, there are no defining boundaries between the kitchen, living area, and the study. the configuration also ensures that the home is resistant to earthquakes, an important requirement of the design.

the dwelling is situated within a large garden offering generous views of the lush natural landscape
photo © naomi kurozumi architectural photographic office, nahoko koide

the dwelling is brightly and naturally lit throughout
photo © naomi kurozumi architectural photographic office, nahoko koide

the connected and fluid living space
photo © naomi kurozumi architectural photographic office, nahoko koide

the property’s narrow footprint enables constant views of its surroundings
photo © naomi kurozumi architectural photographic office, nahoko koide

the staggered volumes provide privacy in selected areas of the home
photo © naomi kurozumi architectural photographic office, nahoko koide

photo © naomi kurozumi architectural photographic office, nahoko koide

the home’s bathroom
photo © naomi kurozumi architectural photographic office, nahoko koide

at the rear of the property, floor to ceiling glazing offers expansive views of the garden
photo © naomi kurozumi architectural photographic office, nahoko koide

‘house in sakura’ illuminated at night
photo © naomi kurozumi architectural photographic office, nahoko koide

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project info:

location: sakura-shi, chiba, japan
site area: 678.89 sqm
floor area: 94.67 sqm
type: residential
program: 1 storey
structure: timber structure, partially steel structure
structural design: ASD / ryuji tabata, takayuki tabata