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Project • By Akio Isshiki Architects • Private Houses
House in Saidera
I have been exploring what a house might be if it could resonate with people across different nations, cultures, and eras. It is neither a lavish, luxurious residence nor a minimalist white cube. Rather, I believe it is a house that quietly absorbs the atmosphere of its place while retaining a timeless and universal sense of beauty. The site is a flagpole-shaped lot located amid a mixture of traditional Japanese houses and contemporary developer-built homes, a place that reflects an ongoing transition of time. With a limited budget, and in designing a house for a family of five suited to this place, the image I had in mind was that of a traditional Japanese house. Timber framing is exposed through shinkabe construction (shinkabe: a traditio... More
News • News • 10 May 2022
Watarium Pavilion floats like a cool shadow through the garden of a historic Tokyo house
In the beautiful garden of a historic Tokyo house, constructed in 1927 by industrialist Manicki Yamaguchi, this gently floating sunshade designed by Junya Ishigami + Associates softly blocks sunlight while embodying a sense of antiquity.
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Though newly constructed, the structure, which covers the entirety of the garden, is made of wood that is treated using the ancient technique of yakisugi, by which cedar is burned to obtain a charred and aged finish.
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Appearing like a cool shadow that floats and weaves amongst the trees, the installation screens out the surrounding high-rise buildings that over the years have appeared as the urban surroundings have grown.
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News • News • 11 Jun 2021
Ell House inspired the rural vernacular of Canadian farmhouses
Inspired by the rural vernacular of Prince Edward County in Ontario, Canada, Ell House by Ravi Handa Handa Architect and AAmp Studio features simple lines with a gable roof reminiscent of the region’s barns and an L-shape plan that references the extensions built onto farmhouses over generations.
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With two main volumes, the private areas of the house are strictly separated from communal spaces. Each of the wings has its own purpose – the sleeping area with its four bedrooms and two baths, and a common area with an open plan kitchen, dining, and living room.
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The clean vernacular form of the building is also a technical response to the area’s prevailing south-westerly winds. One w... More