HILTOP SQUARE
Yoshiro Masuda

HILTOP SQUARE

What was the brie This project is a private activity space located on a high plateau that juts toward the sea. Facing the sea, the forest sways under the off shore wind, and the elevated site is wrapped in a stillness that feels detached from everyday life. Within the site, we are planning various activity spaces — including camping areas, a tennis court, a multi-purpose space, a garage for rest and storage, and even a movable tiny house — while advancing the camping deck as a pre-construction phase.

photo_credit Yoshiro Masuda
Yoshiro Masuda

At fi rst, we assumed a standard rectangular camping area, expecting that arranging square- or rectangular-shaped decks would allow fl exible use. However, through our dialogue with the client and by considering the site’s natural features — such as the cape-like projection, its gentle curves, and the presence of the trees — we began to feel that following these existing conditions might allow the place and the time spent here to be enjoyed more fully.

photo_credit Yoshiro Masuda
Yoshiro Masuda

In response, we defi ned the outline using a polygonal confi guration that combines short and long segments, rather than a simple square form. Furthermore, during land development, we minimized tree removal to control shading, intentionally preserving certain trees and presenting them as if they were growing through the deck in some locations. Moreover, the surroundings are open with expansive views, allowing the sea to be seen far into the distance. Considering these sightlines and the “directions of openness,” we designed the space to guide the eye toward the sea.

photo_credit Yoshiro Masuda
Yoshiro Masuda
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