'roji' by nadamoto yukiko architects in yoichi-cho, hokkaido, japan
all images courtesy nadamoto yukiko architects


japanese firm nadamoto yukiko architects has sent us images of their new project 'roji,
a residence and cafe designed for a couple in their 30s in yoichi-cho, hokkaido.
'roji', which means alley in japanese, organizes its internal spaces around a central
passageway that runs through the house.



looking up to the second level


to create an authentic atmosphere of an alleyway, the diagonally-running corridor
features faceted edges that compress and expand the width of the hallway.
rooms on the upper level feature small windows that overlook the circulatory spine,
offering sight lines to visually connect the living space. simple, decorative arches
break up the double-height void while simultaneously serving as an abstract reference
to european alleys.



view down the central corridor



double height void



second-storey


located on the north east corner of the house, the cafe is dissociated from
the residence with a dramatic change in colour palette. finished in a dark shade
similar to that of coffee, the two-storey cafe offers privately scaled areas for
an intimate atmosphere.



staircase in the cafe






second level - cafe



exterior view



(left) floor plan / level 0
(right) floor plan / level +1



section




perspective drawing