'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