semi translucent tent house by keiko maita architect office

keiko maita architect office: house Mnorth elevation at duskimage © yoshiharu matsumura

located in a rural area surrounded by mountains in yamaguchi-prefecture, japan, ‘house M’ by keiko maita architect office proposes a quiet house in natural context with relation to the rhythm of the sun. the small residence is designed with a semi translucent tent material facade, allowing the sun to penetrate softly inside the house. the exterior skin protects the house from the rain, with direct sunlight acting as an insulation barrier. constructed out of a traditional wood frame structure, the dwelling implements a simple plan, where at night, the interior illuminates the outer fabric like a graceful lantern in the landscape.

view of the neighborhoodimage © yoshiharu matsumura

street elevationimage © yoshiharu matsumura

north elevationimage © yoshiharu matsumura

dining spaceimage © yoshiharu matsumura

tatami roomimage © yoshiharu matsumura

tatami room and living roomimage © yoshiharu matsumura

interior wallimage © yoshiharu matsumura

street elevation at duskimage © yoshiharu matsumura

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project information:

project name: house M
location: shunan, yamaguchi-pref, japan
structure: wood , one story
site area: 340m2
built area: 107m2
main purpose: housing
architect: keiko maita
design period: nov. 2008 – dec. 20
10construction period: jan. 2010 – jul. 2010
photograph: yoshiharu matsumura

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