'house in nasu' by kazunori fujimoto architect and associates in nasu, japan
all images courtesy kazunori fujimoto architect and associates
photographer: kazunori fujimoto


fukuyama-based firm kazunori fujimoto architect & associates has sent us images of
'house in nasu', a weekend house in japan's tochigi prefecture. located in a resort town
close to other neighboring houses and roads, the design looks to provide a calm
and minimalist interior.



street elevation


utilizing a simple layout, the living area is contained in a single open space on one end
with the entrance, washroom and utility on the other by ways of a long and narrow hallway.
a large enclosed courtyard space acts as a buffer between the two areas, which is formally
made evident from the exterior. characterized by a simple gabled-roof profile, the house looks
to be made of two volumes in the approach.



short elevation



(left) in context
(right) dining space next to the window


the main living space features a large slab of concrete that partially separates and defines the space.
the composition sketches out the sleeping area from the living and dining. a kitchen unit is tucked
into one wall behind a panel of white curtains. offering an expansive view of the courtyard through
sliding glass doors, the interior is visually linked to the exterior and its elements.



living area in the corner



kitchen unit hidden to the left; partial concrete divider to the right



concrete wall



sleeping space



view to the dining area



courtyard looking into bedroom



window of the washroom



(left) entrance
(right) hallway



exterior






physical model






elevations, sections, and plan
(1) room
(2) courtyard
(3) bathroom
(4) storage


project info

site area: 504 m2
building area: 85.44 m2
total floor area: 85.44 m2