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 We designed and constructed the waiting house for the Japanese tea room called Sekiyuan in a residential area of Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture. This tea room was set up in a corner of the residence, and while a garden had been created, there was no “waiting house” where guests could briefly sit in the alleyway during tea ceremonies, awaiting the host's call. This space was desired. The client, a tea master, studied oil painting at an art university and also loved pottery. He was someone who could create things as naturally as breathing. Typically, buildings are expected to function as vessels with a specific purpose, serving as tools. Especially for something like a residence, used daily and essential for living, no room... More