AUAU: ysy house

‘ysy house’ by AUAU in seto, japan all images courtesy AUAU photographer: masaya yoshimura

nagoya-based studio AUAU (akitoshi ukai) has completed ‘ysy’, a two storey residence in seto, japan. bound by a jagged road on one side and a densely populated forest on the other, the project sits on a small hill and features an asymmetrical form that complements the physical conditions of the site.

in context

finished in a matte-white material, the house is wrapped in a shell-like skin that is pushed and pulled from the main volume to create a dynamic identity. the facade is peeled back to accommodate a semi-sheltered entrance while the hitched roofline opens up to a generous window to the city below. by manipulating the verticality of the interior, the openness and privacy of each program is coordinated.

approach

exterior view

to maintain a sense of open space, the living spaces are divided and defined by changes in levels: a mezzanine loft and a kitchen / dining area that overlooks the storey underneath maintain visual connections throughout the house. expansive windows towards both nagoya and the forest provide natural daylight for the interior.

kitchen space

from mezzanine level

view from the kitchen

night view

3D models

site plan

floor plan (left) level 0 (center) loft (right) level +1

(1) entrance (2) studio (3) washroom (4) playroom (5) child’s space A (6) child’s space B (7) bedroom (8) garden (9) dining room / kitchen (10) living room (11) loft

section

section

south elevation

north elevation

west elevation east elevation

fold-out structure drawing