Courtyards
Villa SSK | Takeshi Hirobe Architects
The location of Villa SSK is adjacent to the calm and tranquil waters of Tokyo Bay. When we first visited the site, we were immediately overwhelmed by the presence of the ocean. Soon, however, we became attuned to the subtle...
Read MoreS RESIDENCE | Shinichi Ogawa & Associates
S RESIDENCE built close to the mountain has a glazed wall running across one side of the unit to provide an unstructured view of the natural landscape.
F-WHITE | Takuro Yamamoto Architects
F-WHITE house is built on an unusually large plot with the rectangular courtyard in the center providing the unit with natural light.
House in Tsurumi | High Land Design
House in Tsurumi is built in a noisy area, so it has a large courtyard for residents to relax. The wooden interior is spacious, airy, and minimalist.
House in Naruto | Horibe Associates
House in Naruto is raised on concrete foundations to protect it against floods. It has a garden in the center that lets in light but provides privacy.
Yokohama apartment | ondesign partners
Yokohama apartment is a communal residence for artists with four one-room units and a semi-public courtyard where they can host exhibitions and socialize.
Aisho house | ALTS DESIGN OFFICE
Aisho house is a one-story unit for two-families, consisting of two separate units with a courtyard in the middle where residents can talk and relax.
Villa SSK | Takeshi Hirobe Architects
Villa SSK is a uniquely-shaped mountainscape dwelling, overlooking the ocean. It features a courtyard with a reflecting pool around which guests can relax.
LIBRARY HOUSE | Shinichi Ogawa & Associates
LIBRARY HOUSE is a square-shaped symmetrical unit with all rooms surrounding the living room space lined with a bookshelf wall, built for a book fan.
House in Takatsuki | Horibe Associates
House in Takatsuki makes use of a narrow plot by extending vertically across three floors. Rooms are connected with wooden blocks that seem to be flowing.
House in Kashiba | Horibe Associates
House in Kashiba is a family house with a sleek, minimalist, black exterior and a bathroom overlooking the courtyard and the tree in it.
House of Vision | FORM / Kouichi Kimura Architects
House of Vision sits on a hill, and with its enclosed space, it allows the owner to enjoy the views and the outer space without being disrupted.