no.555: KKC

‘KKC’ by no.555 in fukushima, japan all images courtesy no.555 image © torimura koichi

kanagawa-based architecture practice no.555 (tsuchida takuya) has shared with us images of ‘KKC’, an elevated single-level private dwelling in japan. located on a site surrounded by trees, the design maintains the presence of the garden by lifting the living space above the ground while providing a central alleyway that provides additional outdoor space for the children.

stairs leading up to entrance image © torimura koichi

situated next to the clients’ parents residence, the design focuses on establishing a level of communication as well as an open communal space for the family members. the sheltered area generated under the body of the house serves as a large multi-functional area for outdoor activities. read as a pair of linear volumes, the stilted dwelling features hide-away windows which establish a high level of privacy for the domestic space within.

street elevation – windows closed image © torimura koichi

street elevation – windows opened image © torimura koichi

outdoor space underneath the house image © torimura koichi

view from street image © torimura koichi

approach image © torimura koichi

separated by a spinal alley way which remains open to the element, the design defines the public programs (living, dining, kitchen) from the sleeping quarters. the strip of play area is finished with a subtly rolling topography and natural grass as a mini golf course for the children. flanked by floor-to-ceiling glazing, this spatial chasm provides great amount of natural daylight as well as visual communication between the volumes.

central alley way image © torimura koichi

mini-golf course image © torimura koichi

interior view image © torimura koichi

from kitchen image © torimura koichi

dining area image © torimura koichi

living space image © torimura koichi

view of alley way from bedroom image © torimura koichi

floor plan / level 0 (1) garage (2) outside table (3) storage (4) equipment

floor plan / level +1 (5) entrance (6) center alley (7) living / dining / kitchen (8) powder room (9) bathroom (10) master bedroom (11) children’s room (12) children’s room (13) guestroom (14) master bedroom (15) terrace