This unique house, designed by the architect for both personal residence and as an architecture office, welcomes visitors in the residential area between Matsuyama’s city center and the historic Dogo-Onsen, Japan’s oldest hot spring.
Carefully planned floor layouts distinguish public and private spaces, with indirect connections emphasizing the familial atmosphere. Glass doors link the office and dining kitchen, while a void connects the ground and second floors, promoting a sense of family presence throughout.
Local Japanese materials dominate the interior, exterior, and structure. The exterior boasts Yaki-Sugi, where Japanese cedar boards are charred and carbonized, showcasing the region’s craftsmanship and suitability for the climate. The interior’s simplicity, with white walls, cedar floors, and strategically placed windows, creates a living campus that evolves with personal touches over time.
Approaching the house along a small concrete path surrounded by greenery, the floating entrance, also made of concrete, provides a serene welcome. The Yaki-Sugi residence harmonizes with nature, offering a pleasant blend of tranquility, green surroundings, and a connection to the local community.
Architects: Jun Yamaguchi Architects | https://www.archdaily.com/office/jun-yamaguchi-architects?ad_name=project-specs&ad_medium=single
Area: 126 m²
Year: 2023
Photographs: Hiroaki Zenke | https://www.archdaily.com/photographer/hiroaki-zenke?ad_name=project-specs&ad_medium=single
Manufacturers: KYOEI LUMBER
Lead Architects: Jun Yamaguchi
Construction Company: Momiji Construction Co.Ltd.
Garden Design: Chiba Plantation
Structural Designer: Taro Naka
Program / Use / Building Function: House
City: Matsuyama
Country: Japan
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