Residential Building
Ho-House

Residential Building for Kubota Architect Atelier

The space, created by folding white, thin slabs that have lost their mass and texture, shifts the axis of sensory interpretation from figurative to abstract and deepens understanding of formless events. The inside-their-side continuity facilitated by the building, and the abstract phenomena that result from its relationship with nature, make them aware that the basis of both is the same and shorten the distance between the two at once, merging them into one.

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Unique Properties

The space, created by folding white, thin slabs that have lost their mass and texture, shifts the axis of sensory interpretation from figurative to abstract and deepens our understanding of formless events. The inside-our-side continuity facilitated by the building, and the abstract phenomena that result from its relationship with nature, make us aware that the basis of both is the same and shorten the distance between the two at once, merging them into one.

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Japan, Residence, Minimal, Modanism, Concrete

Production Technology

reinforced concrete

Design Challenge

The origin of Ho-House is to cut a part of a piece of paper and fold it. Many technologies were required, such as the technology to cut the tip of the slab to make the slab that becomes thicker in the structure look thinner, and the sash hardware that was originally manufactured to make it look more seamless.

Project Duration

Design from 2016 to 2017 Construction from 2017 to 2020. Location: Takarazuka city,Hyogo,Japan

Operation Flow

Behind the parking space is a courtyard terrace, creating a private space that makes you forget about the densely populated residential areas. The terrace is a harmonious presence that connects the living room, dining room, bathroom, and children's room.

Research

Ho-House is a house requested in a crowded residential area, and the challenge was how to create a space to release the mind.

Inspiration

Architecture is a vessel that carves out a tiny space in an infinitely expanding universe. For the heart to truly grasp that the inner space is also part of the universe, it's essential that life dwells in architecture. The site is completely surrounded by various houses.However, the sky’s vastness and closeness were overwhelming, and the clear blue sky shook my heart.Tasked with assessing the relationship between nature and the mind and engaging the sky, I am to create an architecture in here.

Image Credits

Katsu Tanaka

Project Overview

Ho-House Residential Building has been a Silver winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

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Silver Recognition

Katsufumi Kubota was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Ho-House Residential Building.

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Katsufumi Kubota's Ho-House, a residential building in Takarazuka city, Japan, challenges the conventional understanding of architecture with its unique design and realization technology.


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