This building is an evolution of tradition, changing the stereotype of anachronistic housing images of Japanese architecture and translating traditional structural techniques and craftsmanship, such as traditional construction methods, into the modern age.
The 190-year-old main house and garden, a city-designated cultural asset, will also add charm and richness to the local landscape.The materials used for the exterior and interior have changed over time, enhancing the architectural appeal of the building.
The exterior, a modern interpretation of traditional techniques and craftsmanship, features a sloping roof with deep eaves, incorporating shrine and temple techniques. The exterior walls' earth and wood composition with painted walls and wooden latticework give the viewer a sense of calm and security.
The interior expresses the Japanese sense of aesthetics and outstanding design, with a six-story atrium arrangement that forms a three-dimensional atrium, beauty of use such as traditional stucco finishes, and an attractive structural beauty that does not use any hardware.
Bio In Japan, traditional techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation are on the decline, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain the skills of traditional craftsmen.
As a temple carpenter and designer, he has participated in numerous architectural awards to convey the new possibilities of traditional techniques to young designers and builders by creating "attractive structural beauty" and "beauty of use" architecture based on the evolution of traditional techniques from the inheritance of traditional techniques.
Other prizes 2024, iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 / Gold Award / Germany 2024, iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 / Award / Germany 2024, A’DESINE AWARD 2024 / Silver Award / Italy 2024, A’DESINE AWARD 2024 / Bronze Award / Italy 2024, DFA Design for Asia Awards 2024 / Bronze Award / Hong Kong 2024, DFA Design for Asia Awards 2024 / Merit Award / Hong Kong 2023, KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2023 / KUKAN OF THE YEAR / Japan 2023, KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2023 / Nihon Keizai Shimbun Award / Japan 2023, KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2023 / Gold Prize / Japan 2023, KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2023 / Sustainable Design Prize / Japan 2023, KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2023 / Bronze Prize / Japan
