Realised by local architecture firm BAUM, M house in Fukui Prefecture is inspired by the functional minimalism of Scandinavian design combined with traditional elements, and emphasises a connection to the outdoors throughout.
Nested away from the hustle and bustle of the road, from outside, the housing in his sculptural shape, does not stand out and it is possible to see just one level. Instead, inside the volume sourprisingly bring you up and down, depending on the room in order to provide privacy as the client required.
“In densely populated urban areas, privacy is typically the primary concern when designing a home, but here I had the opportunity to actually emphasise the relationship between the interior and the exterior. Therefore, I designed a large window to bring in light and fresh air” said the lead architect Daisuke Kishina.
Within M house, the use of wood is prevalent: starting from the structure, which is made from timber instead of steel or concrete. The wood conveys a gentle atmosphere and a feeling of warmth and it has the unique ability to make light vibrant and malleable, able to connect the outside with inner spaces.
What was the brief?
The client wants an essential private house for his family in Fukui city connected with nature and to his bakery lab.
What were the key challenges?
In Japan, privacy is key to the project. The client ask the studio to design a house connected to nature yet, with private to be able to meditate and study. So we started playing with layers and levels: in M house every part of the house is situated at difference high. In this way for instance people from outside cannot properly see inside but your connection with nature is guarantee.
Team:
Architects: BAUM
Lead Architect: Daisuke Kishina
Photographer: Naoki Myo
