no.555: KKC

'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.



stairs leading up to entrance
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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.



street elevation - windows closed
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street elevation - windows opened
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outdoor space underneath the house
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view from street
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approach
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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.



central alley way
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mini-golf course
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interior view
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from kitchen
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dining area
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living space
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view of alley way from bedroom
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alley way at night
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living room
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floor plan / level 0
(1) garage
(2) outside table
(3) storage
(4) equipment



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



longitudinal section
(1) center alley
(2) garden
(3) garage



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