House in Niigata
Residential Building for Kiryu Construction Co., Ltd.
This house was planned in an old residential area. It is designed to change the uniform cityscape in cooperation with the old cityscape. The outer wall is made of wood painted in light gray. The weathered-colored houses match the streets of old houses. The floor plan of this house is characterized by a courtyard on the ground floor and a roof terrace on the second floor. The two gardens create a private space. People living in this house feel the nature outside while staying indoors. This house, where you can feel nature in your daily life, realizes a comfortable life.
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Unique Properties
The planned site is located in an old residential area where many houses are densely lined up. It is a private house where a family of four lives. For the outer wall, the wooden outer wall material was lightly colored in gray to harmonize with the cityscape. The color that seems to have changed over time fits into the old townscape. The composition of the house made two gardens. The garden creates a private space.
Tags
Houses, Houses with courtyards, Gardens, Cityscapes
Production Technology
Traditional wooden construction method
Design Challenge
Many of the old residential areas are densely populated. The impact of architecture on the cityscape is great. I created a good cityscape and thought of a house where you can feel nature.
Project Duration
Construction started in 2017 in Niigata, Japan. Completed in 2018.
Operation Flow
On the first floor, we created a courtyard surrounded by a concrete wall. On the second floor, we made a roof terrace and surrounded it with a wooden lattice and an outer wall. All the rooms have been placed in these two gardens. The garden creates a private space. There is no need for blindfolds such as curtains. The connection with the outside will be strengthened positively. I thought that feeling nature in everyday life was an open house.
Research
We built a courtyard and a roof terrace, and thought about balancing the contradictions of openness and privacy. We have verified how to take in light and wind many times. Therefore, we have realized openness and a private space.
Inspiration
Many houses are lined up in old residential areas in urban areas. The surrounding houses are all built at the same time. The exterior is made of similar industrial material. In an old residential area, I wanted to change the uniform cityscape while cooperating with the cityscape. Even in a residential area in an urban area, I thought of a house that feels nature.
Project Overview
House in Niigata Residential Building has been a Bronze winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Kazunori Kiryu.
Bronze Recognition
Kazunori Kiryu was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work House in Niigata Residential Building .
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House in Niigata Redefines Urban Living with Nature-inspired Design
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