AECCafe: House in Mayuv in Kishiwada, Japan by Naoko Horibe

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

House in Mayuv in Kishiwada, Japan by Naoko Horibe

April 22nd, 2014 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Naoko Horibe

The client requested a design that would melt into the surrounding paddy landscape as well as provide a safe, stable living environment for generations to come.

The architect responded with a plan that incorporates multiple courtyards, ensuring the privacy necessary for an open lifestyle even if homes are built on surrounding lots in the future. If two generations with different schedules eventually share the home, the courtyards will also provide a comfortable degree of distance between the living spaces occupied by various members of the household.

Image Courtesy © Kaori Ichikawa

Architects: Naoko Horibe
Project: House in Mayuv
Location: Kishiwada, Japan
Photography: Kaori Ichikawa
Design to completion: Aplil 2012-February 2013
Primary usage: Residence
Structure: wooden construction, single story above ground
Family structure: Couple with a child
Site area: 449.31m2
Building area: 140.77m2
Total floor space: 137.46m2

Image Courtesy © Kaori Ichikawa

Image Courtesy © Naoko Horibe

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Tags: Japan, Kishiwada

Category: House

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