kazuhiko kishimoto: wind dyed house

‘wind-dyed house’ by kazuhiko kishimoto, yokosuka kanagawa, japan image © hiroshi ueda

designed by japanese architect kazuhiko kishimoto of acaa, the ‘wind-dyed house’ is perched midway upon a cliff overlooking the ocean in yokosuka kanagawa, japan. embedded within the contours of the sloping terrain, this residence is surrounded with groupings of trees, encompassing and framing the building within the landscape. the low profile intervention minimally impacts the environment, along with a sensitive and light appearance. deep roof eaves cast shadows which recede the visual prominence of the structure.

front elevation image © hiroshi ueda

to prevent the obstruction of sight and movement, the surfaces of the exterior walls are comprised of materials with varied transparencies and textures. upon passing the entry elevation, inhabitants enter a traditional japanese engawa which becomes flooded with striated streams of natural daylight. the ground level maintains an airy plan, directing views from the living space towards the ocean. protected with wide eaves, the glass wall boundary may be opened to allow free movement to the adjacent stepped terrace with integrated seating.

view from the street image © hiroshi ueda

entry facade image © hiroshi ueda

view of cliff

side facade image © hiroshi ueda

engawa image © hiroshi ueda

terrace image © hiroshi ueda

view to terrace and ocean from kitchen + dining area image © hiroshi ueda

dining area opens to terrace image © hiroshi ueda

kitchen + dining area image © hiroshi ueda

living room image © hiroshi ueda

living room image © hiroshi ueda

(left) corridor (right) japanese style room images © hiroshi ueda

bathroom image © hiroshi ueda

view of ocean and sunset from the dining area image © hiroshi ueda

view to interior form terrace image © hiroshi ueda

terrace image © hiroshi ueda

view through ground level from entry image © hiroshi ueda

street elevation at dusk image © hiroshi ueda

floor plan / level 0 1. approach 2. garage 3. entrance 4. kitchen 5. dining room 6. toilet 7. storage 8. engawa 9. terrace

floor plan / level -16. toilet7. storage 10. living room 11. japanese-style room 12. washroom 13. bathroom 14. bedroom 15. dry area 16. corridor

floor plan / level -2 7. storage 17. hobby room

section 1. approach4. kitchen 8. engawa 9. terrace11. japanese-style room15. dry area 17. hobby room

section 1. approach 6. toilet 7. storage 8. engawa 9. terrace 14. bedroom 15. dry area 16. corridor 17. hobby room

section 1. approach5. dining room 6. toilet 8. engawa 9. terrace 12. washroom 13. bathroom15. dry area 16. corridor 17. hobby room

elevation

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exploded axonometric

project info:

architecture: kazuhiko kishimoto / acaa photography: hiroshi ueda location: yokosuka kanagawa date of completion: july 2011 principal use: private house structure: rc, steel site area: 454m2 total floor area: 286.93m2 (54.86m2/b1f, 131.22m2/1f, 100.85m2/2f,) structural engineer: takahiro suwabe