endo shuhei architect institute: rooftecture HH

'rooftecture HH' by endo shuhei architect institute in haga-cho, shiso-city, japan
all images courtesy endo shuhei architect institute
image © yoshiharu matsumura


osaka-based practice endo shuhei architect institute has shared with us images of 'rooftecture HH',
a single storey private residence in haga-cho, shiso-city, japan. situated on a site punctuated by
four large cherry trees with views towards the mountains, the design aims to create a living space
that engages in direct dialogue with the natural outdoor elements.

within context
image © yoshiharu matsumura


lying low to the ground, the house consists of four box forms of different sizes arranged on
the southern tip of the triangular site. the gaps in between the charred timber-clad volumes
are finished with sliding glass doors, accentuating the composition of the boxes through
a play of transparency and solids. a geometric and crystal-like roof form is perched on top
in the center of the cluster, lending a dynamic exterior expression to the house. at night,
the three-dimensional form glows with the artificial light from within.



exterior view
image © yoshiharu matsumura



approach
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as requested by the client, the interior living space interacts with the light and wind of the site,
drawing a sense of continuity from the exterior to the interior. the roof is constructed out of
translucent glass fiber-reinforced panels, which lets in an abundant level of filtered sunlight
into the space within. the center of the floor plan is a generous piano room which also serves
as a loose zone for the residence's circulation. other programs are accommodated within
the box forms but maintain a level of visual connection through a series of internal windows.



interior view
image © yoshiharu matsumura



translucent roof form
image © yoshiharu matsumura



image © yoshiharu matsumura



internal window with a view to the main space
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view from guest room
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exterior view
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site plan



floor plan / level 0
(1) entrance
(2) piano room
(3) dining room
(4) kitchen
(5) living room (japanese style room)
(6) guest room (japanese style room)
(7) bedroom (japanese style room)
(8) toilet
(9) washroom
(10) bathroom
(11) storage



section
(1) entrance
(2) piano room
(3) bedroom



section
(2) piano room



north elevation



south elevation


project info:

principal use: residence
structure: wood
site area: 1,175 m2
building area: 125.8 m2
total floor area: 125.2

construction supervision: endo shuhei architect institute
contractor: yahata kensetsu co., ltd.