osamu tsukihashi: yagiyama guesthouse

'yagiyama guesthouse' by osamu tsukihashi + ARCHITECTS TEEHOUSE in sendai city, japan
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'yagiyama guesthouse' by osamu tsukihashi + ARCHITECTS TEEHOUSE is a two-storey
private dwelling and guesthouse in a hilly residential area of sendai city, japan. defined by
an elevated municipal road running adjacent to the site, the design works with the 3.5m-tall
retaining wall and incorporates its structure in to a private patio space.



view from the garden
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inclined in its profile, the house sits in the center of the triangular site, generation a spacious
parking space along its east facade. the plot is finished in white concrete in clear contrast from
the retaining wall and platform it sits on. partially enclosed by its short side, the slightly-raised
garden space benefits from its dug-out space and serves as an outdoor extension of the living room within.



night view
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the guest house is placed on the second storey, establishing privacy and separation from
the rest of the house. lining the east elevation is a triangular outdoor balcony that overlooks
the approach below as well as the nearby city center. rhythmically punctured by rectangular-faced
windows, the interior maximizes on natural daylight.



interior view of living room
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spiral staircase up to guest lounge
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view of the city from kitchen
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outdoor garden and retaining walls
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floor plan / level 0
(1) porch
(2) entrance
(3) hall
(4) dining + kitchen
(5) living
(6) utility
(7) storehouse
(8) guest lounge
(9) bedroom
(10) void
(11) balcony
(12) garden
(13) parking



floor plan / level +1



longitudinal section