House In Izumiku

House In Izumiku
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HOUSE IN IZUMIKU 

Studio NOA

YEAR
2008

LOCATION
Japan

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

The site is located on elevated ground in Izumi Ward, Yokohama City, with a panoramic view of the southwest of the mountain range including Mount Fuji.

House In Izumiku
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House In Izumiku
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The main exterior concept of this house is simplicity and abstraction of daily life.

The husband, an outdoor enthusiast, requested a garage space for both a car and a bicycle. When entering the house, a large glass wall greets visitors.

House In Izumiku
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House In Izumiku
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An indoor courtyard was built to be enclosed by the glass wall, offering the viewer an unexpected surprise from its exterior conditions.

The branches of the trees in the courtyard extend to the terrace on the second floor, affords its different appearances in different seasons to the couple.

House In Izumiku
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House In Izumiku
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The second floor consists of a space that serves as both the master bedroom and a living, dining and kitchen with the unobstructed view beyond the terrace.


House In Izumiku
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House In Izumiku
Courtesy of Studio NOA
House In Izumiku
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House In Izumiku
Courtesy of Studio NOA
House In Izumiku
Courtesy of Studio NOA


House In Izumiku
North & East Elevations
House In Izumiku
West & South Elevations


House In Izumiku
Longitudinal Sections
House In Izumiku
Cross Sections
House In Izumiku
First & Second Floor Plans