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The site is adjacent to a historic shrine in Kamakura. The site of the large mansion was divided into four sections, and I planned a house for five family members on the deepest flagpole-shaped site. A steel pergola was made on the rod part of the site with a length of 13 m, and the approach was to guide people.

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The pergola was designed to open towards the west side of the land where large trees were left. The staircase following the approach is a large space, and it is assumed that events will be held in this space. The residential area for the family was designed to be as compact as possible in a limited space, but the space on the second floor has a spacious ceiling height and loft, a large screen is installed, and a movie screening can be held.

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The space changed step by step in the order of shrine → approach → staircase → house, aiming for a state where the house and the surrounding environment are loosely connected.

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