kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu

‘house in nasu’ by kazunori fujimoto architect and associates in nasu, japan all images courtesy kazunori fujimoto architect and associates photographer: kazunori fujimoto

fukuyama-based firm kazunori fujimoto architect & associates has sent us images of ‘house in nasu’, a weekend house in japan’s tochigi prefecture. located in a resort town close to other neighboring houses and roads, the design looks to provide a calm and minimalist interior.

street elevation

utilizing a simple layout, the living area is contained in a single open space on one end with the entrance, washroom and utility on the other by ways of a long and narrow hallway. a large enclosed courtyard space acts as a buffer between the two areas, which is formally made evident from the exterior. characterized by a simple gabled-roof profile, the house looks to be made of two volumes in the approach.

short elevation

(left) in context (right) dining space next to the window

the main living space features a large slab of concrete that partially separates and defines the space. the composition sketches out the sleeping area from the living and dining. a kitchen unit is tucked into one wall behind a panel of white curtains. offering an expansive view of the courtyard through sliding glass doors, the interior is visually linked to the exterior and its elements.

living area in the corner

kitchen unit hidden to the left; partial concrete divider to the right

concrete wall

sleeping space

view to the dining area

courtyard looking into bedroom

window of the washroom

(left) entrance (right) hallway

exterior

physical model

elevations, sections, and plan (1) room (2) courtyard (3) bathroom (4) storage

project info

site area: 504 m2 building area: 85.44 m2 total floor area: 85.44 m2