A piece of land in a Japanese persimmon (kaki) orchard was offered as the project area for a residential house. As the client wantedwide open spaces with high ceilings, a structure composed of a large roof set on top of seven thick columns was used. To secure copiousglass windows, private areas are located inside the columns while intervals between columns are designated as living, dining and kitchenspaces. With this composition, only the sky and the kaki orchard are visible from the inside, giving the area an open feeling while thekaki trees provide a sense of privacy from the outside world, all of which makes for a relaxed atmosphere in the interior areas. As thelandscape transforms with the changing of the kaki seasons, a generous living space is produced in the house nestled among the kakitrees.
Architect Information
Keiichi Kiriyama / Airhouse Design Office
Credit Information
Architecture : Keiichi Kiriyama / Airhouse Design Office
Structure : Ohno Japan
Photography : Toshiyuki Yano
Project Outline
Location : Ohnocho,Gifu
Date of Complication : AUG 2014
Principal Use : Private House
Structure : Wooden
Site area : 275.98㎡
Total Floor Area : 128.36㎡