‘KKC’ by no.555 in fukushima, japan all images courtesy no.555 image © torimura koichi

kanagawa-based architecture practice no.555 (tsuchida takuya) has shared with us images of ‘KKC’, an elevated single-level private dwelling in japan. located on a site surrounded by trees, the design maintains the presence of the garden by lifting the living space above the ground while providing a central alleyway that provides additional outdoor space for the children.

no.555: KKC stairs leading up to entrance image © torimura koichi

situated next to the clients’ parents residence, the design focuses on establishing a level of communication as well as an open communal space for the family members. the sheltered area generated under the body of the house serves as a large multi-functional area for outdoor activities. read as a pair of linear volumes, the stilted dwelling features hide-away windows which establish a high level of privacy for the domestic space within.

no.555: KKC street elevation – windows closed image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC street elevation – windows opened image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC outdoor space underneath the house image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC view from street image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC approach image © torimura koichi

separated by a spinal alley way which remains open to the element, the design defines the public programs (living, dining, kitchen) from the sleeping quarters. the strip of play area is finished with a subtly rolling topography and natural grass as a mini golf course for the children. flanked by floor-to-ceiling glazing, this spatial chasm provides great amount of natural daylight as well as visual communication between the volumes.

no.555: KKC central alley way image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC mini-golf course image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC interior view image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC from kitchen image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC dining area image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC living space image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC view of alley way from bedroom image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC alley way at night image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC living room image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC image © torimura koichi

no.555: KKC floor plan / level 0 (1) garage (2) outside table (3) storage (4) equipment

no.555: KKC floor plan / level +1 (5) entrance (6) center alley (7) living / dining / kitchen (8) powder room (9) bathroom (10) master bedroom (11) children’s room (12) children’s room (13) guestroom (14) master bedroom (15) terrace

no.555: KKC longitudinal section (1) center alley (2) garden (3) garage

no.555: KKC cross section (1) living /dining / kitchen (2) bedroom

project info:

site area: 365.88 m2 building area: 198.25 floor area: 340.67 structural design: frameworks – akimoto megumi