family home by masaki ihara is a composition of timber-clad volumes

family home by masaki ihara is a composition of timber-clad volumes
all images courtesy of ihrmk

in a suburban area of japan’s aichi prefecture, masaki ihara of architecture studio IHRMK has completed a residential dwelling for a family of three. the property has been designed to exist in harmony with surrounding landscape, presenting sweeping views of the neighboring paddy fields. positioned on a sloping site, the home’s glazed ground floor is topped with a composition of timber-clad volumes that respond independently to the adjacent terrain. at the rear of the house an enclosed garden adjoins the property’s primary living accommodation, with ancillary programs positioned above.

the dwelling is located a suburban area of japan’s aichi prefecture

the entrance to the two-storey dwelling

timber flooring and white walls are used throughout

internal program are positioned at different levels

sleeping quarters

retractable blinds are used to ensure privacy

the home illuminated at night

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