masao yahagi architects: house of coast work tsuyazaki
<p>comprised of a series of vertical segments with a double curvature, the facade filters a soft illumination into the spacious workshop which is dedicated to the creation of large-scale art.</p>
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‘house of coast work tsuyazaki’ by masao yahagi architects, fukuoka, japan image © koichi torimura all images courtesy of masao yahagi architects
japanese firm masao yahagi architects have recently completed ‘house of coast work tsuyazaki’, a residence and artist’s studio within the seaside town of tsuyazaki in the fukuoka perfecture of japan. the couple required a structure with individual workshop spaces for both a molding artist and graphic designer. a spacious internal volume with full-height ceilings accommodates the creation of their large-scale projects.
the facade is comprised of vertical segments with a double curvature starting at the midpoint to warp inward and outward. spanning the length of the building, the series of twisting elements form windows within the voids generated by the uniform deformations and are protected beneath the roofline. inside, a soft illumination is produced to support the artworks of the wife. artificial lighting emanating from the interior reveals the elevation’s curving surface at night.
twisting facade creates penetrations within the voids image © koichi torimura
entry image © koichi torimura
interior image © koichi torimura
view of twisting facade from the interior image © koichi torimura
ground level activity room image © koichi torimura
view towards the dressing room image © koichi torimura
at dusk image © koichi torimura
at night image © koichi torimura
facade illuminated from the interior at night image © koichi torimura
floor plan / level 0 0. street 1. freespace 2. activity room 1 3. activity room 2 4. restroom
floor plan / level 1 5. freespace 6. dining kitchen 7. dressing room 8. bathroom 9. restroom 10. master bedroom 11. balcony
project info:
design company: masao yahagi architects project name: house of coast work tsuyazaki project completion time: 2012 project location: fukuoka, japan project materials: wooden built site area: 276.03 m2 building area: 138.23 m2 first floor area: 103.50 m2 second floor area: 70.41 m2 architectural volume: 173.91 m2
