‘okagami house’ by arts and crafts architectural design associates, kanagawa, japanall images courtesy of arts and crafts architectural design associates

 

 

originally built 33 years ago by japanese architect denso sugiura of arts and crafts architectural design associates, the ‘okagami house’ and its site havechanged over the years, warranting a renovation that reflects the new terrain, new family members, and new uses. the seedlings planted in the past havenow grown into adults, reshaping the nature of the site, creating a small green oasis amidst the suburban sprawl. the need for more space led to an addition on the other end of the property, connected by a wooden bridge open to the elements. the concrete structure contains a large glass clerestorythat illuminates the interior while it offers views of the sky. the upper levels of the split dwellings contain the social program enveloped in glass wallsthat use the green canopies as privacy screens against direct sunlight; the lower floor is reserved for private bedrooms and bathrooms hidden amongstthe thick vegetation.

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami houselower wooden walkway

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami houseview to the addition from the existing structure

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami houseapproach from the street along the top section of the site

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami houseliving space encased in large windows uses the surrounding vegetation for privacy

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami houseupper wooden walkway connecting the two structures

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami house

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami houseview towards the original house

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami house(left) living space(right) tatami room

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami house(left) house in 1979(right) house in 2012 

 

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami house

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami housefloor plan / level 0

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami housefloor plan / level -1

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami housesection

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami housesection

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami houseelevation

 

 

arts and crafts architectural design associates: okagami houseelevation

 

 

project info:

 

 

project name: okagami housemain purpose: housingdesign: denso sugiura │ arts & crafts architectual design associatesstructural design: kubota sekkeicontractor: watanabe takeshi construction co.,ltd.location: asao-ku, kawasaki-shi, kanagawa, japansite area: 384.94m2total floor area: 173.88m2construction period: 1979(Ⅰ), 1995(Ⅱ), 2012(Ⅲ)