Article source: Naoko Horibe

The property where this residence stands is occasionally flooded during heavy rains. The clients requested a design that dealt with the problem, as well as providing security, privacy, good natural light and air circulation, and a space that their children could run around in.

Image Courtesy © Kaori Ichikawa

• Architects: Naoko Horibe
• Project: House in Naruto
• Location: Naruto, Japan
• Photography: Kaori Ichikawa
• Design to completion: August 2011-November 2012
• Primary usage: Residence
• Structure: wooden construction, single story above ground
• Family structure: Couple with two children
• Site area: 295.93 m2
• Building area: 124.28 m2
• Total floor space: 105.46 m2