noriyoshi morimura: edge house II

'edge house II' by noriyoshi morimura architects & associates, kyotanabe, kyoto, japan
images courtesy of noriyoshi morimura architects & associates


japanese practice noriyoshi morimura architects & associates has created 'edge house II', a single family home
in kyotanabe, kyoto, japan. designed to establish a constant and casual relationship with the exterior environment,
the residence features four fluid wings which are each exposed to the outdoors. in a way futuristic, the dwelling
starkly contrasts its surroundings, its form and materiality literally becoming the landscape.



intersecting axis


two intersecting axis define the overall structure, dictating the program and internal spatial organization.
inside, the living room, kitchen and bathroom lie on the short vertical axis while the bedrooms and tatami room are
positioned perpendicular, serving as a backdrop to the home.



tatami room


fully glazed walls enclose the structure, juxtaposing the rough and pure concrete surfaces which cap the front of each wing.
seamlessly connecting and intersecting the volumes, the glass aims to create a sense of connection and voyeurism in both
the inhabitants and passerby. 



tatami room



kitchen, living and dining room



interior at night



night view



exploded axo



diagram


project info:

client: couple + 2 children
site area: 317.91sq m
building area: 145.31sq m
gross floor area: 114.88sq m
building scope: 1 story