kazuhiko kishimoto: wind-dyed house

'wind-dyed house' by kazuhiko kishimoto, yokosuka kanagawa, japan
image © hiroshi ueda


designed by japanese architect kazuhiko kishimoto of acaa, the 'wind-dyed house' is perched midway upon a cliff overlooking
the ocean in yokosuka kanagawa, japan. embedded within the contours of the sloping terrain, this residence is surrounded with
groupings of trees, encompassing and framing the building within the landscape. the low profile intervention minimally impacts
the environment, along with a sensitive and light appearance. deep roof eaves cast shadows which recede the visual prominence
of the structure.



front elevation
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to prevent the obstruction of sight and movement, the surfaces of the exterior walls are comprised of materials with varied
transparencies and textures. upon passing the entry elevation, inhabitants enter a traditional japanese engawa which becomes flooded
with striated streams of natural daylight. the ground level maintains an airy plan, directing views from the living space towards
the ocean. protected with wide eaves, the glass wall boundary may be opened to allow free movement to the adjacent stepped terrace
with integrated seating.



view from the street
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entry facade
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view of cliff



side facade
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engawa
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terrace
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view to terrace and ocean from kitchen + dining area
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dining area opens to terrace
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kitchen + dining area
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living room
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living room
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(left) corridor
(right) japanese style room
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bathroom
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view of ocean and sunset from the dining area
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view to interior form terrace
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terrace
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view through ground level from entry
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street elevation at dusk
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floor plan / level 0
1. approach
2. garage
3. entrance
4. kitchen
5. dining room
6. toilet
7. storage
8. engawa
9. terrace



floor plan / level -1
6. toilet
7. storage
10. living room
11. japanese-style room
12. washroom
13. bathroom
14. bedroom
15. dry area
16. corridor



floor plan / level -2
7. storage
17. hobby room


section
1. approach
4. kitchen
8. engawa
9. terrace
11. japanese-style room
15. dry area
17. hobby room



section
1. approach
6. toilet
7. storage
8. engawa
9. terrace
14. bedroom
15. dry area
16. corridor
17. hobby room



section
1. approach
5. dining room
6. toilet
8. engawa
9. terrace
12. washroom
13. bathroom
15. dry area
16. corridor
17. hobby room



elevation



elevation



elevation



elevation



exploded axonometric


project info:


architecture: kazuhiko kishimoto / acaa
photography: hiroshi ueda
location: yokosuka kanagawa
date of completion: july 2011
principal use: private house
structure: rc, steel
site area: 454m2
total floor area: 286.93m2 (54.86m2/b1f, 131.22m2/1f, 100.85m2/2f,)
structural engineer: takahiro suwabe