This three floor house for a three person family was built to order on a site by the Tamagawa Aqueduct, and was designed in collaboration with architect Daisuke Kaneko.
The first floor efficiently incorporates a guest room, plumbing, and a hallway with a laid back atmosphere, while the second has been furnished with horizontal bay windows, an LDK (living room, dining room, and kitchen) where residents are able to feel the shifting seasons, and a relaxing terrace covered with thick planks made from cypress wood.
The property's interior was designed to be a simple space free of excessive decoration, which the residents would not quickly grow tired of. And completely original designs were drawn up for house fixtures like the kitchen and TV board, as well as the dining table, sofa, and other furniture, leading to interior furnishings that further complement the house's design.
Particular care was also taken during development to focus on the use of stairs when plotting out the patterns of movement that residents would follow when performing their daily chores, with the aim of creating a compact space that would be comfortable to live in.
The three residents' bedrooms on the third floor were installed in a position where they would be able to look out towards the Tamagawa Aqueduct, and the master bedroom was connected to the living room through an open roof and a small window, creating an interconnected space where the residents would always be able to feel the presence of other family members in the house.
Each floor of the building was crafted to maximize the residents' enjoyment of the surrounding scenery and the scent of the Tamagawa Aqueduct, leading to a property that feels bright and expansive.

principle use : Residence
total floor area : 139.93㎡
architect : Daisuke Kaneko
photo 1- 8 : Shin Inaba