Yamazaki Kentaro Design Workshop Co.,ltd. 山﨑健太郎株式会社

Terrace In The Town

Terrace In The Town
© Naoomi Kurozumi

TERRACE IN THE TOWN

Yamazaki Kentaro Design Workshop

STRUCTURAL DESIGN
ASD/ Ryuji Tabata, Takayuki Tabata

LOCATION
Hayama, Japan

CATEGORY
Houses Interiors

FLOOR AREA
121.21 m2

AREA
281.0 m2

PROJECT YEAR
2019

PHOTOGRAPHS
Naoomi Kurozumi

Text description provided by architect.

The site is located on the mountain side of Hayama where we can enjoy the lush nature and the warmth of the calm local community.

In order to make use of the rich environment, intermediate areas such as Doma (earthen floor) and terraces were arranged to connect the space between the ambient environment and the house.

Terrace In The Town
© Naoomi Kurozumi
Terrace In The Town
© Naoomi Kurozumi

We arranged the Doma between the house and the frontal road such that the parking space becomes an integrated front yard. Also we set up a public terrace where the garden in the neighboring area becomes a borrowed landscape.

The private terrace makes use of the masonry retaining wall between the north and west sides.

Terrace In The Town
© Naoomi Kurozumi
Terrace In The Town
© Naoomi Kurozumi

The floor levels of each terrace are aligned with the interior space. The floor has three levels and its spatial arrangement gradually transitions from public to private. The step was designed as a bench or desk on which people can lie and as a gradual threshold.

On the other hand, the roof bows on the ceiling surface are exposed and unify the whole space.This area, where friends and family alike live, was a special place for the client.

Terrace In The Town
© Naoomi Kurozumi
Terrace In The Town
© Naoomi Kurozumi

I felt deeply moved by his memory of this place as a “Terrace in the Town” where friends and family alike would gather.

As a result, I designed a house where the Doma and terrace become an intermediate area with the town as a medium to facilitate urban behavior.

We strove to create various behaviors such as sitting on the bench of the terrace, looking at the street, lying on the edge of the terrace, spending time at the desk by the kitchen, by yourself or with everyone.

Terrace In The Town
© Naoomi Kurozumi
Terrace In The Town
© Naoomi Kurozumi

Also, the view from the street of the children running around on the terrace over the Doma area is a heartwarming scene.

One might call it an urban behavior that neighbors can watch over warmly. I am reminded of Alberti's words, "The house is like a small city."

Terrace In The Town
© Naoomi Kurozumi
Terrace In The Town
© Naoomi Kurozumi

I hope that the family and area will slowly overlap and that this architecture will become a mature city.


Terrace In The Town
First floor plan
Terrace In The Town
Second floor plan


Terrace In The Town
Concept  section

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