diagonal façade shifts the line of sight in this japanese house by IN studio

IN studio has built this japanese house with a diagonal façade, which ensures great views of the valley and hills that extend in front of the property. located on a hilly residential area, ten minutes by train from yokohama, the newly-built home is designed for a couple with small children. the diagonal shape of its façade also dictates the irregular forms of its roof and balcony, which, together with the floor-to-ceiling windows, add to the unique character of the project.all images by makoto yoshida, unless stated otherwise

IN studio has designed the residence in a hilly residential area of newly-constructed homes characterized by strict building restriction lines. the project features a ‘house-shaped’ volume and a diagonal façade that shifts the line of sight to secure the best possible views of the surrounding landscape. at the same time, the small garden located in front of the house secures enough distance from the street.

the japanese architecture studio has set the slab of the upper floor higher than the house opposite to it, creating a wide, open space in the ground level. the long, full-height windows bring ample natural light within the interior while providing views of the surrounding landscape. inside, the two levels of the house are connected via a wooden staircase with an intermediate landing big enough to fit a desk with a library and a small utility room. image by izumi kosasa

project info:

architect: IN studio (izumi kosasa, naoko okumura)

location: asahi-ku, yokohama-shi, kanagawa, japan

building area: 39.74 m2

total floor area: 72.27 m2

structural design supervision: studio stem (mikio nakajima)