AUAU: ysy house

'ysy house' by AUAU in seto, japan
all images courtesy AUAU
photographer: masaya yoshimura


nagoya-based studio AUAU (akitoshi ukai) has completed 'ysy', a two storey residence
in seto, japan. bound by a jagged road on one side and a densely populated forest on
the other, the project sits on a small hill and features an asymmetrical form that complements
the physical conditions of the site.



in context


finished in a matte-white material, the house is wrapped in a shell-like skin that is
pushed and pulled from the main volume to create a dynamic identity. the facade is
peeled back to accommodate a semi-sheltered entrance while the hitched roofline
opens up to a generous window to the city below. by manipulating the verticality of
the interior, the openness and privacy of each program is coordinated.



approach



exterior view


to maintain a sense of open space, the living spaces are divided and defined by
changes in levels: a mezzanine loft and a kitchen / dining area that overlooks
the storey underneath maintain visual connections throughout the house.
expansive windows towards both nagoya and the forest provide natural daylight
for the interior.



kitchen space



from mezzanine level



view from the kitchen



night view



3D models





site plan



floor plan
(left) level 0
(center) loft
(right) level +1

(1) entrance
(2) studio
(3) washroom
(4) playroom
(5) child's space A
(6) child's space B
(7) bedroom
(8) garden
(9) dining room / kitchen
(10) living room
(11) loft



section



section



south elevation



north elevation




west elevation


east elevation



fold-out structure drawing