mA-style: zigzag house

'zigzag house' by mA-style architects, yaizu, japan
image © kai nakamura


japanese practice mA-style architects have completed 'zigzag house' a single family residence located
in yaizu, japan. a singular wall which has been zigzagged at varying widths and distances forms the dwelling's
interior arrangement and organization. the exterior wall planes are shifted parallel to each other and generated
spaces are linked with a perpendicular corridor. each successive room borders a different courtyard introducing
light and allowing views of the plantings through glass facades.



street approach
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smooth concrete surfaces the outside and occasionally passes through the interior accentuating the continuously bending
and shifting core. warm wood outlines the track mounted windows and becomes used for the floor material, built in storage
and furnishings. courtyard gardens placed within the voids become incorporated into the inhabitant's daily activities providing
a tranquil landscape within the densely developed neighborhood.



front elevation
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parking
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layered exterior walls
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terrace leading to living space
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large sliding door opens living space to the terrace
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view of living space from bedroom
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corridor leading to living space
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(left) corridor to living space
(right) kitchen and dining area
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courtyard garden
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floor plan / level 0
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conceptual diagram
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diagram
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