![Izukougen House / Atelier Shinya Miura - Image 1 of 16](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5018/9a47/28ba/0d33/a800/153d/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1414019287)
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Architects: Atelier Shinya Miura
- Area: 105 m²
Text description provided by the architects. This residential project for a couple who live in forest resort area near the ocean in the Izu peninsula area, Japan.
![Izukougen House / Atelier Shinya Miura - Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5018/9a74/28ba/0d33/a800/1543/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1414019308)
Fitting onto a narrow strip of land, the design is carefully structured. Three internal courtyards govern the interior volume, and provide a sense of openness.
![Izukougen House / Atelier Shinya Miura - Image 9 of 16](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5018/9a5b/28ba/0d33/a800/1540/medium_jpg/stringio.jpg?1414019304)
Extending through the ceiling, the voids act as light wells that flood the neutral interior spaces with natural light and ventilation.
![Izukougen House / Atelier Shinya Miura - Windows, Door](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5018/9a4c/28ba/0d33/a800/153e/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1414019300)
A long window on the east side of the dwelling provides a parallel view of the ocean in the distance, while breaking up the longitudinal form, framing and optimizing views of the lush garden and surrounding scenery.
![Izukougen House / Atelier Shinya Miura - Image 13 of 16](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5018/9a80/28ba/0d33/a800/1545/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1414019312)