‘house on the bluff’ by edward suzuki architecture, yamate, yokohama, japan all images courtesy of edward suzuki architecture

japanese firm edward suzuki architecture has just completed ‘house on the bluff’, a residence with an attached studio office in the yamate district of yokohama, japan. the dwelling’s name derives from its positioning upon a bluff to present commanding views of the seaport city to inhabitants. the off-white exterior is an aesthetic taken from the existing, surrounding homes while intermittent bands of wooden louvers add visual warmth and privacy for the japanese room.

surfaced with a locally prevalent material, bamboo laminate, the ground level contains the common areas of the interior. a library for the wife features a curved wall with integrated shelving, also serving as an acoustical concert space for a musical band to play. an adjacent study for the husband is also incorporated. a double height living room is overlooked by the master bedroom through an internal window.

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff main entrance

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff front door

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff terrace

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff dining room with living area beyond

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff dining room

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff house

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff living area

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff dining room

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff kitchen

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff library / study

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff library / study

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff bamboo laminate surfaces the ground floor

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff bamboo reeds act as partition

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff view through bamboo reeds

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff first floor

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff screen open

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff screen closed

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff office

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff bedroom

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff master bedroom overlooks the living area

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff bathroom

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff view from roof terrace

edward suzuki architecture: house on the bluff terrace at night

project info:

location: yamate, yokohama, japan design period: august 2010 – april 2011 construction period: may 2011- january 2012 structure: RC site area: 767.54m2 ground coverage: 260.02m2 floor areas: 1F 226.52m2 , 2F 158.07m2 total floor area: 384.59m2