Oshigome Base / HAYATO KOMATSU ARCHITECTS

Miwa Negoro — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000

The site is located in the mountains of Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, with a reservoir called Honjo Suigenchi to the east and Niko River leading to Kure Bay in front of it. To the west are a series of mountains centering on Mt. Ege, and at the foot of the mountains, old and new houses stand side by side along the contour line. The owner, who has been running a construction company in the area for a long time, had a strong desire to create a building that would contribute to the local community, and in addition to the functions of office and residence, he wanted the building to serve as a "meeting place" for the community.

House Y / Hayato Komatsu Architects

Miwa Negoro — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

A Landscape Connected in Multiple Directions - The site is a vast, flat area surrounded by a grove of mixed trees. Walking through the site reveals a variety of views, each expressing the richness of its natural setting. Two views stand out in particular: the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea to the northwest, and the sweeping mountain range rising to the southeast. Rather than simply accepting this expansive land and striking scenery as they are, we sought to design an architecture that establishes connections with the environment in multiple directions.

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Oshigome Base / HAYATO KOMATSU ARCHITECTS

House Y / Hayato Komatsu Architects