House in Raizan-Forest / Rhythmdesign

House in Raizan-Forest / Rhythmdesign - Image 2 of 28House in Raizan-Forest / Rhythmdesign - Image 3 of 28House in Raizan-Forest / Rhythmdesign - Fence, ForestHouse in Raizan-Forest / Rhythmdesign - Windows, FacadeHouse in Raizan-Forest / Rhythmdesign - More Images+ 23

Itoshima, Japan
More SpecsLess Specs
House in Raizan-Forest / Rhythmdesign - Windows, Forest
© Koichi Torimura

Text description provided by the architects. The project is located in resort house area which is 30 minutes drive towards west from center of Fukuoka city, Japan. The site has over 14meters difference of elevation, and is the only one which remains original terrain. The house was built as if stairs bridge over the hill. We aimed to keep original landscape of the site as much as we could.

House in Raizan-Forest / Rhythmdesign - Sofa
© Koichi Torimura

And by creating undulation, we could create various places not only inside of the house, but also on the house and under the house. Because the site is located in hot spring area, the site is humid.

House in Raizan-Forest / Rhythmdesign - Windows, Forest
© Koichi Torimura

And also the site is frozen and covered by snow in winter. By lifting up the house above the ground keeps the house dry and away from snow. The minimum attachment to the ground keeps the building floating and made it affordable.

House in Raizan-Forest / Rhythmdesign - Image 28 of 28
Section

Project gallery

See allShow less
About this office
Cite: "House in Raizan-Forest / Rhythmdesign" 06 Aug 2014. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/532865/house-in-raizan-forest-rhythmdesign> ISSN 0719-8884

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.