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form / kouichi kimura architects: house of representation


'house of representation' by form / kouichi kimura architects, kyoto, japan
all images © takumi ota


japanese architecture practice form / kouichi kimura architects has created 'house of representation' in kyoto, japan.
surrounded by vistas of the countryside, the dwelling balances both intimate areas and an open living room.
the centripetal plan is connected through corridors leading to all rooms. the layout makes it continuous and comfortable.
in addition the smaller pockets of space allow for better lighting and controlled vistas. 
 
the interplay between volumes and voids are intensified by the material choices. a combination of stone, wood, glass,
metal and concrete create varying texture while staying in a neutral color range. skylights and window installations diffuse
and reflect the natural light. 



façade with a path leading to the front entrance 



double height main living area 



skylight over stairs 



natural stone slabs interact with the volumes of space  



an interaction between stone glass wood concrete and metal textures.  



a dark partially polished slab of granite contrasts the light walls 



tones and materials create a distinction between the lower and upper level hallways 



geometric wood installations on window and door openings 



floor plan / level 0 



floor plan / level 1 


project info:


architects: form / kouichi kimura architects
location: kyoto, japan
client: private
construction year: 2011
site area: 356 square meters
construction area: 213 square meters
bora db
01.22.12  
4
Gorgeous. Love the geometry with the staircase.
rockstar   01.22.12
Nice, nice, nice.
airborn   01.23.12
Nice Entrance.
ARk1T3CH   01.23.12
AMEI!! o contraste entre o branco e as outras cores ficou ótimo.
Dóda   01.25.12
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