curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by OTA archistudio

Ota Archistudio unveils mountain getaway in japan

Japanese OTA archistudio presents Mountainfoot Base, a residence designed for weekend getaways in Ishinomaki, Japan. Located at the foot of the mountains, in a region facing depopulation and aging residents, the house aims to become a community hub. The structure features wood as the main material, warming up the interior and connecting the building with the surrounding forest. The wooden beams form a 3D roof, realized through minor adjustments in the angles of the beams across each span, a technique expertly executed by local craftsmen. The curved roof follows the ridgeline of the mountain, with its glossy finish. vaguely reflecting the activities happening inside and the surroundings. 

all images by Tomoyuki Kusunose, courtesy of OTA archistudio

a curved glossy roof reflects activities inside Mountainfoot Base

Based in Sendai and Tokyo, OTA archistudio encloses Mountainfoot Base inside two layers of sliding glass doors. These doors include glass panels that softly diffuse light and air, connecting indoors with outdoors. The structure is predominantly crafted from wood, except the roof, which introduces a contrasting material to the design. Inside, warm wooden flooring and finishes create an inviting atmosphere, while the facade, accented with wooden levers, complements the natural aesthetic, blending the building with its surroundings.

Ota archistudio presents Mountainfoot Base

the residence serves as a weekend getaway in Ishinomaki, Japan

located at the foot of the mountains, in a region facing depopulation and aging residents

the house aims to become a community hub

wooden beams form a 3D roof

wooden levers protect Mountainfoot Base from the sun

OTA archistudio encloses the house inside two layers of sliding glass doors

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wooden frames carry the weight of the roof

warm wooden flooring and finishes create an inviting atmosphere

connecting indoors with outdoors

the building blends with its surroundings

the roof introduces a contrasting material to the design

the residence consists of one main space

project info: 

name: Mountainfoot Base

architect: OTA archistudio | @ota.archistudio
location: Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

structure: Megumi Tamura/Megumi Tamura Structural Factory
landscape: Keiichi Ishikawa/TEN-KEI
graphics: Kaoru Machida/saruino design
design construction: OTA Sangyo
photographer: Tomoyuki Kusunose