takashi yamaguchi & associates: house in ise

‘house in ise’ by takashi yamaguchi & associates all images courtesy takashi yamaguchi & associates

‘house in ise’ by japanese practice takashi yamaguchi & associates is a two-storey residence overlooking the miyagawa river in ise city, honshu island. sitting on a lush site populated with trees, the design aims to create a direct relationship between the architecture and its surrounding landscape.

street view

establishing its center of gravity, the dual volume structure unfolds around a central void that vertically links the rooftop terrace with the courtyard on the first floor. serving to draw in both nature and light, the living spaces are arranged around this volume. on the main floor, a horizontal void intersects the courtyard to directly directly provide views to the miyagawa river, visually extending the interior space to the exterior.

roof top terrace

the daylighting effect is maximized by the use of aluminum flooring, which offers a dull sheen that carries the light into the depth of the design’s volume. subtle slits in the roof further illuminates the living spaces, resulting in a soft and subdued atmosphere.  

courtyard

office

west elevation

night view

roof plan

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level +1

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east elevation

west elevation

south elevation

north elevation