‘oji house’ by oshiaki yamashita all photos © eiji tomita
‘oji house’ by japanese architect yoshiaki yamashita is located in the town of oji in the kitakatsuragi district, japan. the house composed of two distinct parts connected through glass passageways, surrounded by trees. the single storey wooden structure provides views of the farming town.
side view
back entrance
living and kitchen areas
the passageway which connects both structures
interior
at night
project info:
design by: yoshiaki yamashita dwelling type: single family residence location: town of oji, kitakatsuragi district, nara prefecture date: october 2009 area: 1,212 sqf (112.6 sqm)
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