takeshi ishiodori constructs house in nichinan near old railroad station
all images courtesy of takeshi ishiodori architecture

 

 

 

the main challenge of takeshi ishiodori architecture‘s house in nichinan, miyazaki, japan was its site. located near an unmanned railroad station in the southern portion of the prefecture, the firm looked for ways to control views while maintaining privacy. the wooden construction system is wrapped around the volume and was finished by a coat of urethane paint with the aim of presenting a symbolic outward appearance in reference to the industrial context. fenestration is created wherever necessary in regards to the programs on each of the floor plates. this minimalism is replicated on the interior, where cement and timber floors were occupied by dark furnishings. the first floor is occupied by the bedrooms while the second floor provides space for the living room and terrace.

takeshi ishiodori house nichinan miyazaki japan
the vertical circulation near the entrance

takeshi ishiodori house nichinan miyazaki japan
living room

takeshi ishiodori house nichinan miyazaki japan
living room

takeshi ishiodori house nichinan miyazaki japan
wooden flooring covers the living room

takeshi ishiodori house nichinan miyazaki japan
northeast view with a series of steps accommodating the slope of the driveway

takeshi ishiodori house nichinan miyazaki japan
north view presenting the minimal use of fenestration on the façade

takeshi ishiodori house nichinan miyazaki japan
evening view as the windows are backlight by the interior lighting

takeshi ishiodori house nichinan miyazaki japan
south view of the terrace

takeshi ishiodori house nichinan miyazaki japan
entrance door 

takeshi ishiodori house nichinan miyazaki japan
floor plan

 

 

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