takashi yamaguchi & associates: parametric fragment

exterior view
all images © takashi yamaguchi & associates


japanese practice takashi yamaguchi & associates have completed 'parametric fragment', a single family residence in a rural area
near the ise bay in matsusaka, mie, japan. surrounded with stretches of green rice fields, the aluminum panel exterior of this residence
reflects the changing lighting conditions as the land changes from the water bathed planting season to the golden hues of the
autumnal harvesting season. enclosed with a double skin, the south and west facades contain wide gaps and without window openings,
allowing the summer's radiant heat to rise through the structure and exit near the roof. a fragmented pattern of louvers near the top
of the perimeter wall arranges shorter and longer lengths of panels as determined by the internal room placements, flue window,
ventilation and air conditioning outlets.



view from the rice field


subject to large amounts of rainfall and frequent flooding events, the dwelling's foundation has been raised upon a mound,
planted with green grass to blend with the encompassing countryside. two varied volume sizes are placed askew, creating a
horizontal and vertical void to mark the opposing entrances and introduce natural daylight down through the interior. the steel doors
to the gravel terraces may be opened allowing the wind and frame views of the landscape to permeate the dwelling's dining area.

soft light enters from a linear slit along the roofline producing an expressive atmosphere of changing light during the passage of time.
the western wall displays segmented streams of light, amplifying the sense of fluidity and abstractness with the diverse fragments.



surrounded by rice fields



main entrance



entry facade



aluminum panel facade releases hot air through system of louvers near the roofline



'parametric fragment' by takashi yamaguchi & associates, matsusaka, mie, japan



(left) gravel path leading inside
(right) view to rice field from courtyard



louver detail



(left) corridor
(right) entry corridor below stairs



corridor leading towards living room



light enters through the void between the two building volumes



fragmented light



living room



living area



dining area



kitchen



bedroom



gravel entry



from street



aluminum panels within landscape



illuminated from the interior at night



at dusk



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level 1



section



section



section



section



section



section



section



elevation



elevation



elevation



axonometric



wall section
1. exterior wall - aluminum panel
2. louver - aluminum bar
3. stringer - aluminum angle
4. clear glass
5. ceiling - puttied cheesecloth on plasterboard
6. wall - puttied cheesecloth on plasterboard
7. flooring (family space)
8. flooring (childre's room)
9. gravel


project info:


function: private house
location: matsusaka, mie, japan / 2011

structure: steel frame  

site area: 667.84 m2

architectural area: 189.15 m2

total floor area: 293.19 m2
completed date: may, 2011

principal architect: takashi yamaguchi (takashi yamaguchi & associates)
associate: jun murata (takashi yamaguchi & associates)

contractor: sanyo construction corporation

photographer: takashi yamaguchi & associates