PRODUCT LIBRARY
photographed by cristóbal palma, the building is clad with dark timber boards that enclose a series of private spaces and direct views towards the crashing waves.
the main feature of the design is the huge kitchen, dining and living space that opens out to the pool and the horizon beyond.
the house consists of three separate brick volumes set above a continuous living space on the ground floor.
the renovation preserves the original masonry façade but carves out a new world inside, one which prioritizes light, space and openness.
The neighbour would not have had any expectation of retaining views to the side over the adjacent property. It is expected that everyone will build to the maximum permtted by the building code, which is one reason why you see such unusually shaped buildings in japan.
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and I also see a very pissed off neighbour!
Magnificent house. Beautifully designed and well thought out.