ALTS design office sets suehiro house around shared core

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

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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