kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu

'house in ropponmatsu' by kazunori fujimoto architect + associates, fukuoka, japan
images © kazunori fujimoto


japanese practice kazunori fujimoto architect + associates has sent us images of their latest project 'house in ropponmatsu',
a single family home located in the center of fukuoka, japan. a simple form, dictated by the conditions of the site,
seeks to generate an affluent space for living that is both private and full of natural light.



entrance


the formal organization of the house is evident on the outside where a dominant concrete volume rises above a long
and narrow mass. composed in respect to the neighboring structures, the dwelling's scale is reduced at street level,
it's l-shaped configuration both unassuming and unobtrusive.



aerial view of courtyard


in contrast to the closed exterior arrangement, the interior is designed as a series of open and exposed environments.
a series of small courtyards separate each function, delineating the public and private areas of the home.
a large terrace bisects the entry from the communal kitchen and living room, a space that is surrounded on both sides
by open gardens. two bedrooms, a bathroom and storage are hosted within the hovering three-storey structure,
situated as far from the road as the site would allow. a single opening on the third floor introduces light into the cavernous
second bedroom and provides views of the city and the faraway mountains.



view into kitchen and living room from entrance courtyard



kitchen and living room



living room



view from kitchen towards courtyard and main floor bedroom



ground floor bedroom



bedroom



staircase



staircase



second bedroom



detail of concrete panels



exterior



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level 1




floor plan / level 2



section



elevation


project info:

main use: house

site area: 121m2

building area: 71.99m2
total floor area: 99.16m2