‘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.

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu 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.

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu 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.

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu view into kitchen and living room from entrance courtyard

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu kitchen and living room

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu living room kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu view from kitchen towards courtyard and main floor bedroom

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu ground floor bedroom

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu bedroom

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu staircase

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu staircase

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu second bedroom

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu detail of concrete panels

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu exterior

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu floor plan / level 0

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu floor plan / level 1

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu floor plan / level 2

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu section

kazunori fujimoto architect + associates: house in ropponmatsu elevation

project info:

main use: house
 site area: 121m2
 building area: 71.99m2 total floor area: 99.16m2