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Project • By Kazuto Nishi Architects • Housing

House in Midorigaoka1

This house is planned on a site facing a relatively busy full-scale road with a large supermarket in front of it, not far from the main street. In order to take in the bright sunlight on the entire road side and south side while ensuring privacy, a courtyard is built in the center of the building, and a large louver is installed so that the sunlight can be received while blocking the line of sight from the front. .. From the large opening installed in the living room, luxurious light reserved only for the owner shines every day. This building uses more than 250 delicate louvers of 30 x 50 mm. A light façade is formed by constructing a large building volume with delicate materials. In addition, by installing it in the upper part... More

Project • By Kazuto Nishi Architects • Private Houses

House in Tonami

It is a house planned in Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture.The site is in a good environment surrounded by roads on the east and west sides and a park on the north side. In addition, the downtown area is nearby, making it a convenient location. The owner, who lives far away, decided to build a new final home in his hometown. This area has a typical climate on the Sea of Japan side.Although it varies from year to year, there is a lot of snow in winter, and the cloudy sky spreads throughout the year. In such an environment, I thought of a one-story house with a large roof that would envelop a peaceful life. Under the big roof, the openings are gathered on the park side where the good environment spreads so that you can fully feel the change of t... More

Project • By Kazuto Nishi Architects • Private Houses

House in Kamiaraya

text: It is a private house for a family of four.The most request is a house where the voices and actions of the whole family canalways be felt.The location is located in a quiet residential area.On the other hand, the building was simple, but when we stepped in one step, weplanned a pleasant interior space as if we were in the shade of a tree.Many trees are used for the interior space.A house that represents the structure as much as possible and can enjoy the strengthand kindness of wood.The walls have also been aggressively unified with Lauan wood and painted in silvergray to guide the light into the interior of the room.A large atrium is set up at the top of the living room, and the family is connected throughthis atrium, a soft light wr... More