archiplace: house in gunma

'house in gunma' by archiplace in gunma, japan
all images courtesy archiplace


tokyo-based office archiplace (ishii masahiro, kondo tamiko) has sent us images of 'house in gunma',
a two-level private residence in the central prefecture of japan. located on a generous plot measuring
over 1650 m2, the l-shaped design was conceived to respect and work around a large mature tree on site.



exterior view


standing diagonally from an adjacent clinic, the low-standing house is wrapped in a series of
vertically-running metallic panels. the entrance leads in behind the tree and leads into a living room
that has the capacity to fully open up to the outdoor garden. outfitted with built-in furniture,
the interior eliminates the need for space-dividing elements. the double-height area is illuminated by
lines of clerestories that extends the space vertically.



front elevation


a small loft level above the kitchen provides a private nook that overlooks the tree outside.
primarily finished in concrete and light-coloured surfaces, the house maximizes its daylighting effect,
cutting down the inhabitants' energy costs.



interior view



clerestory



sliding glass doors






loft level



in context


site plan



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level +1



cross section


project info:

site area: 274.04 m2
building area: 98.96 m2
total floor area: 109.51 m2
structure: reinforced concrete
storeys: 2