dai nagasaka / méga: a house in omiya
‘a house in omiya’ by dai nagasaka / méga in kyoto, japan all images courtesy dai nagasaka / méga image © kei sugino
‘a house in omiya’ by japanese atelier dai nagasaka / méga is a two-family home at a corner of a street in kyoto, japan. experimenting with the form and elements of a hirari – a traditional japanese structure where the entrance runs parallel to the roof’s ridge – the design features an exposed wooden ceiling that peaks to the inner corner of the building.
image © kei sugino
occupying a corner lot of a three-way junction in the street, the design exhibits three faces to the road. the faceted elevation creates a private nook that accommodates a sheltered entrance. a continuous strip of glazing wraps around the surface, balancing out the solid expression of the exterior with a slice of transparency.
image © kei sugino
with a rhythmic display of wooden beams, the interior weighs focus on the ceiling which slopes up to the southwest corner of the house. a rectangular volume has been inserted into the layout, serving as the circulation and utility core of the residence, as well as providing structural support for the roof form. a small room is also hosted at the top of the form, providing a private area from the communal space below. the linear window injects views of the park into the atmosphere of the living space.
image © kei sugino
image © kei sugino
image © kei sugino
night view of entrance image © kei sugino
schematic diagram (left) roof plan (right) floor plan
site plan
floor plan / level 0
floor plan / level +1
floor plan / level +1 (upper part)
section
project info:
site area: 106.38 m2 building area: 65.44 m2 total floor area: 125.36 m2 storeys: 2 main construction: wood
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The house features several interesting elements. Just two things:
– the strip window doesn`t do any good to the exterior image of the house (in my opinion).
– I just don´t understand a main entrance door incapable of being totally opened (at least 90 degrees)
Love the design, might not be entirely practical, but when you focus on form you rarely retain all the functionality.
is interesting how the house is very cold on the outside but warm inside
I dont understand why take such a classic urban tipology to shape the exterior form when there is no such thing in the neighborhood really.
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The doos is too squematic.
Very formal, nice shot!