folded roof protects rain shelter house by y+M design office
situated at the foot of mount daisen in the japanese city of yonago, the residence protects its occupants from the large amount of precipitation that falls throughout the year.
folded roof protects rain shelter house by y+M design office
photography by yohei sasakura / sasa no kurasha
all images courtesy of y+M design office
situated at the foot of mount daisen in the japanese city of yonago, y+M design office has completed a residence that protects its occupants from the large amount of precipitation that occurs throughout the year. the dwelling’s hilltop location means that is exposed to the elements, meaning that a giant folded roof canopy was required to protect the home from rain and snow, in addition to strong sunlight.
situated at the top of a hill, the family residence is left exposed to the elements
the property, appropriately titled ‘rain shelter house’, caters for a family of five with clearly defined areas for each individual that result in an adequate provision of privacy and seclusion. volumes of various sizes are articulated around a communal courtyard which connects the scheme, while a separate bedroom for the wife’s older mother is also provided. the upper level contains the children’s sleeping accommodation, linked with a spiral staircase and an open terrace, which also leads to an elevated private study area.
the property caters for a family of five, with clearly defined areas for each individual
volumes of various sizes are articulated around a communal courtyard
the view from the upper level of the design
the folded steel roof canopy unifies the entirety of the dwelling
a ladder leads to a small perch that overlooks the courtyard
the upper level contains the children’s sleeping accommodation, linked with a timber staircase
the kitchen at ground floor level
detail of the giant folded canopy
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