tetsuo kondo architects: house in chayagasaka

tetsuo kondo architects: house in chayagasaka
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all images courtesy of tetsuo kondo architects

conceived with the idea of constructing a one-room dwelling, ‘house in chayagaska’ has an entirely open plan which is realized by a composition of ordinary room-size boxes of variable shapes that are stacked on top of one another in a staggered way. designed for a young couple and their two small children, tetsuo kondo architects felt that the home should be adaptable to the growing family’s needs, while also taking into consideration the rapidly developing area in which it is situated, nearby a new metro station. the client’s requested that as many common areas as possible be incorporated, so that they could spend more time together as a family. in response, tetsuo kondo architects have created an architecture that offers a subtle balance between connected and separated areas. each so-called room extends from a central staircase, creating a series of indoor terraces which offer views into the other areas of the house. this arrangement presents a complex relationship between each of the volumes, such that if one part was to be changed, the entire building would be influenced in some way.

the main floor living and kitchen space is built off of a small glass enclosed courtyard
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second floor view
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the open plan sees each room behaving much like a terrace built-off a central staircase
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image © ken’ichi suzuki

the open floor plan is constructed from a series of stacked room-size boxes of varying sizes
image © ken’ichi suzuki

the house is clad in metal
image © ken’ichi suzuki

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project info:

location: aichi, japan
program: private house
completion period: september 2012
total floor area: 89.55 sqm
site area: 97.58 sqm
architect: tetsuo kondo architects
structural engineer: konishi structural engineers
photographers: ken’ichi suzuki, iwan baan