Renhouse / MTKarchitects

Renhouse / MTKarchitects - Beam, WindowsRenhouse / MTKarchitects - Windows, FacadeRenhouse / MTKarchitects - BeamRenhouse / MTKarchitects - Windows, Wood, BeamRenhouse / MTKarchitects - More Images+ 16

Ina, Japan
  • Architects: MTKarchitects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  163
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Yuko Tada

Text description provided by the architects. I am always aware of harmony with the surrounding environment and neighborhood, and relations between buildings and nature when I start to design. The timber housefor 2 generations located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan is sited in a quiet and rich natural environment and has wonderful views to the Ina Valley.

Renhouse / MTKarchitects - Windows, Door, Facade
© Yuko Tada

This "RENHOUSE" has been created as a house which suggests a strong connection with the natural surroundings.

Renhouse / MTKarchitects - Beam
© Yuko Tada

The gabled shape of the roof designed with inspiration of the line of the mountains in the background becomes integrated into the landscape .The height and form of both roof and façade are continuously adjusted to the surroundings, which also enables the house to develop its own unique character. The façade is made of cedar board and batten hat from Hokkaido that will become gradually grey over time.

Renhouse / MTKarchitects - Image 19 of 21
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The living room features characteristic largewindowopenings “RENMADO” allowing sunlight to penetrate deep into the space and viewing of the beautiful panorama of the outside.The contrast of light and shadow is reinforced here, adding a sense of depth and extension into the space. This RENMADO window works as a device that connects the indoor and the outside.

Renhouse / MTKarchitects - Beam, Windows
© Yuko Tada

The Z-shaped plan is positioned very naturally in the site, and its form provides good separation between the two generation areas. At the same time, it provides a space including front door, corridor and “Doma” space which connects both areas in the center of the Z-shaped plan.

Renhouse / MTKarchitects - Windows, Wood, Beam
© Yuko Tada

The interior has been planned appropriately according to the wishes of the occupants who wanted a design which minimized housework.

Renhouse / MTKarchitects - Beam
© Yuko Tada

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Cite: "Renhouse / MTKarchitects" 17 Aug 2015. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/771861/renhouse-mtkarchitects> ISSN 0719-8884

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