studio synapse: house in midori - ori no ie

'house in midori - ori no ie' by studio synapse in gunma, japan
all images courtesy studio synapse
image © koichi torimura


japanese architecture practice studio synapse (mikiya ueki, saori ueki) has shared with us images of
'house in midori - ori no ie', a single-storey private dwelling on a quiet and remote site in gunma, japan.
taking advantage of the generous open nature of the plot, the design features a large terrace to the front
while focusing on providing multiple access points from all directions.



front elevation
image © koichi torimura


characterized by a large sheltered terrace to the south, the house sits comfortably removed from
the site line, creating buffer zones to the east and the west which act as outdoor play area for the children.
the low-lying structure features a single-sloping roof that lifts up to the southwest corner of the plane.
wrapped in a dark metal cladding, the terrace draws visual focus through a wooden construction and finish.  



terrace
image © koichi torimura


conceived as a series of spatial layers, the arrangement of the layout centers around establishing visual
connections throughout every part of the house. large internal windows link views through a central
light-filled space which gains natural illumination by a large stretch of skylight. each room also exhibits
a separate entrance which directly connects and associates with the exterior in multiple directions.
this porous character of both the exterior and internal partitions provide a sense of continuous space for
the inhabitants.



interior view of living room
image © koichi torimura



view towards interior opening
image © koichi torimura



cantilevering table in opening
image © koichi torimura



between living space and light-filled space
image © koichi torimura



skylight
image © koichi torimura



open shelving
image © koichi torimura



circulation space
image © koichi torimura



bedroom
image © koichi torimura



bathroom
image © koichi torimura



site map



floor plan



south elevation



north elevation



east elevation



west elevation