Shimotsu house

下津のいえ

2018

小さな港町に建つ住宅。背景に広がる山々を背に、外部ファサードは4枚の大屋根を持つ凛とした平屋造り。建物入り口にある門を開けると和のアプローチ空間が玄関部分に続いています。そして玄関扉を開けると大きなピクチャーウインドウから見える紅葉が訪れた人を出迎えています。

The residence locates in a small fishing town. The mountains extend behind it, and it established as a noble single-story house where it has four large roofs on the external façade. When you open the front gate, there is a Japanese style approach that leads toward the entrance area. You can see the autumn leaves when opening the entrance door as if these are welcome the visitors from the large picture windows.

この住宅には、四季を感じることができる4つの庭があり、各庭から内部空間に四季の移ろいを届けてくれます。大屋根の形状を反映させた内部空間の勾配天井は、空間に変化を与えてくれ、旅人が疲れを癒すように、この場所にかえってくるとホッとできる空間が完成しました。

This residence has four yards where you can enjoy the four season’s changes. Each yard brings the four season’s transition into the indoor space. Furthermore, the indoor has an inclined ceiling reflecting the massive roof form so that it gives the place any changes. It achieved an environment that the residents can feel relax when they come back as if travelers relieve the weariness.