‘house in nasu’ by kazunori fujimoto architect and associates in nasu, japan all images courtesy kazunori fujimoto architect and associates photographer: kazunori fujimoto

fukuyama-based firm kazunori fujimoto architect & associates has sent us images of ‘house in nasu’, a weekend house in japan’s tochigi prefecture. located in a resort town close to other neighboring houses and roads, the design looks to provide a calm and minimalist interior.

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu street elevation

utilizing a simple layout, the living area is contained in a single open space on one end with the entrance, washroom and utility on the other by ways of a long and narrow hallway. a large enclosed courtyard space acts as a buffer between the two areas, which is formally made evident from the exterior. characterized by a simple gabled-roof profile, the house looks to be made of two volumes in the approach.

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu short elevation

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu (left) in context (right) dining space next to the window

the main living space features a large slab of concrete that partially separates and defines the space. the composition sketches out the sleeping area from the living and dining. a kitchen unit is tucked into one wall behind a panel of white curtains. offering an expansive view of the courtyard through sliding glass doors, the interior is visually linked to the exterior and its elements.

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu living area in the corner

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu kitchen unit hidden to the left; partial concrete divider to the right

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu concrete wall

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu sleeping space

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu view to the dining area

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu courtyard looking into bedroom

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu window of the washroom

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu (left) entrance (right) hallway

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu exterior

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu physical model

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu

kazunori fujimoto architect and associates: house in nasu elevations, sections, and plan (1) room (2) courtyard (3) bathroom (4) storage

project info

site area: 504 m2 building area: 85.44 m2 total floor area: 85.44 m2