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Branch house
Yasuhito Inamori

Branch house

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This house is in Kanazawa city, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

Kanazawa City has regulations for construction.

photo_credit Yasuhito Inamori
Yasuhito Inamori

It must cherish plants and create an appearance that blends into the surrounding environment.

photo_credit Yasuhito Inamori
Yasuhito Inamori

Thus, I clad the exterior walls with cedar boards, and the environment that allows one to enjoy the expansive view, trees, and beautiful seasonal landscapes extending behind the site gave rise to a tunnel-like design.

photo_credit Yasuhito Inamori
Yasuhito Inamori

The layout features an entrance and study on the road side, and the further back the space becomes more private.

photo_credit Yasuhito Inamori
Yasuhito Inamori

Above is a large open space that resembles a second floor or an attic.

The floor plan prioritized the view.

photo_credit Yasuhito Inamori
Yasuhito Inamori

One large window. That was all I needed.

I extend our gratitude to everyone involved in this building.

photo_credit Yasuhito Inamori
Yasuhito Inamori

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Client requirements

photo_credit Yasuhito Inamori
Yasuhito Inamori

1,Large window (without curtains)

2,We want to feel beautiful light and scenery.

3,We want a room where I can get work done.

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photo_credit Yasuhito Inamori
Yasuhito Inamori
photo_credit Yasuhito Inamori
Yasuhito Inamori

Project credits

Architects

Product spec sheet

Manufacturers
CH24 and CH23 by Carl Hansen & Søn
Manufacturers
dining table,storage furniture
Table in the study
Toilet sink

Project data

Project Year
2021
Primary Building Material
Wood
Building Area
122 m2
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