‘house on the bluff’ by edward suzuki architecture, yamate, yokohama, japan all images courtesy of edward suzuki architecture

japanese firm edward suzuki architecture has just completed ‘house on the bluff’, a residence with an attached studio office in the yamate district of yokohama, japan. the dwelling’s name derives from its positioning upon a bluff to present commanding views of the seaport city to inhabitants. the off-white exterior is an aesthetic taken from the existing, surrounding homes while intermittent bands of wooden louvers add visual warmth and privacy for the japanese room.

surfaced with a locally prevalent material, bamboo laminate, the ground level contains the common areas of the interior. a library for the wife features a curved wall with integrated shelving, also serving as an acoustical concert space for a musical band to play. an adjacent study for the husband is also incorporated. a double height living room is overlooked by the master bedroom through an internal window.

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 2 main entrance

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 3 front door

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 4 terrace

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 5 dining room with living area beyond

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 6 dining room

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 7 house

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 8 living area

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 9 dining room

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 10 kitchen

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 11 library / study

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 12 library / study

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 13 bamboo laminate surfaces the ground floor

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 14 bamboo reeds act as partition

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 15 view through bamboo reeds

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 16 first floor

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 17 screen open

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 18 screen closed

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 19 office

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 20 bedroom

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 21 master bedroom overlooks the living area

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 22 bathroom

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 23 view from roof terrace

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff - 24 terrace at night

project info:

location: yamate, yokohama, japan design period: august 2010 – april 2011 construction period: may 2011- january 2012 structure: RC site area: 767.54m2 ground coverage: 260.02m2 floor areas: 1F 226.52m2 , 2F 158.07m2 total floor area: 384.59m2