‘sunset villa’ by TT architects images © kei sugino

japanese firm TT architects have conceived ‘sunset villa’, an extension into the eastern side of a kurashiki house, where it adjoins to the pre-existing main building. on the west-side of the block, there is a large and spread-out garden; a centre-courtyard acting functionally as a deep-set eave. the layout surrounding the patio features a living room, a bedroom and a workspace. acting as a buffer to the western sun, indirect glow filters the inter space, resulting in a soft ambience.

TT architects: sunset villa the architects decided to set the courtyard into the building, creating a vitrine-like space and effectively shading the living area.

TT architects: sunset villa a toplight in the roof of the courtyard provides extra light without glare, while full-height glazing slides across to provide access outdoors.

TT architects: sunset villa the living area, workspace and master bedroom are arranged around the courtyard.

TT architects: sunset villa on the outside walls, sheets of galvanised steel overlap slightly to resemble shingle tiles.

TT architects: sunset villa you can see the sunset from the living area.

TT architects: sunset villa main living space

TT architects: sunset villa night view of work space

TT architects: sunset villa night view of bedroom

TT architects: sunset villa

TT architects: sunset villa site plan

TT architects: sunset villa plan

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