sinato: house o

'o house' by sinato in ise mie, japan
all images courtesy sinato
photographer: hiroshi ueda


tokyo-based practice sinato (chikara ohno) has sent us images of 'house o', a private house for
a family of four in ise mie, japan. built on a misshapen site, the design follows a geometric division
of space that generates multiple outdoor pockets throughout the dwelling.



exterior view


situated near a parking lot and a public pool, the project seeks to establish a fair distance - both in distance
and visual connection - to the many urban scale elements. clad in white paneling, the exterior expression
of the structure is solid and private. the entryway is defined by a partial height facade that creates a little
nook within the boundary of the house. in the interior, the space is defined by three rectangles that flank
a series of quadrangle-shaped courtyards. the main programs such as living, kitchen and bedrooms are
contained within the rectangular mass, creating a clear read of the floor plan.



(left) entrance
(right) interior view


in the center, a triangle shaped is a brightly-illuminated hall which ties together the circulation
of the house. a circular catwalk overlooks the ground floor, further establishing a sense of
connection between inhabitants.



circular catwalk



(left) stairs
(right) living room



at night



schematic diagram
(top left)
(top right)
(bottom left)
(bottom right)



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level +1


project info:

principal use: residence
total floor area: 146.56 m2
ground floor area: 76.61 m2
first floor area: 69.95 m2