FORM / kouichi kimura architects' scape house formed from combined boxes

FORM / kouichi kimura architects’ scape house formed from combined boxes
image © yoshihiro asada

in the dense suburbia of siga, japan, local practice FORM / kouichi kimura architects utilizes an empty lot to join a series of quadrilateral volumes with strategically placed openings. the client determined they needed a house which would feel very open and offer views of the nearby lake at the same time maintaining privacy from the neighbors.  in having many projecting and overlapping forms, the resulting voids shade large openings that remain partially hidden from exterior views. the concrete that molds the foundation and parking pads continue through the interior being covered in a textured natural plaster that double functions as an interactive piece from which particular views are framed and helps give each room a unique character. the varying nature of the form itself creates a series of vastly different spaces, from long open rooms to compressed and vertically expansive nooks. the relationship of contrasting and mutually enhancing elements of the interior – the concrete against stark white walls and ceiling- are reflected on the exterior through dark and light metal boxes.

front elevation
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image © yoshihiro asada

main living area
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image © yoshihiro asada

geometric interiors define edges and gradients of light
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image © yoshihiro asada

image © yoshihiro asada

image © yoshihiro asada

concrete contrasts the white walls, ceiling, and floors as a functional aesthetic concept
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concrete wall creates unique spaces to relax and look outside
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image © yoshihiro asada

dining area
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view onto the exterior deck
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image © yoshihiro asada

image © yoshihiro asada

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

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project info:

architects: form/kouichi kimura architects
location: shiga, japan
client: private
construction year: 2014
site area:２44,63㎡
constructed area:137,37㎡
photographs: yoshihiro asada