angular apertures cut through the wooden cantilever of residence in japan

House for G expands a cantilever with unique cutouts

Designer Kazuhiro Takashima from kurosawa kawara-ten architectural studio completes a weekend house located on the edge of a suburban detached housing complex in Kisaradu, Japan. Standing on a steep sloping plot, ‘House for G’ neighbors with a residential area on one side, and settles the rest of its fronts toward the rich greenery of an adjacent park. The project covers a moderate footprint protecting the surrounding plantation while the second floor expands a cantilevered volume forming large triangular openings to frame the views. The construction utilizes local wood from pre-cut trees with no plan of distribution to the market due to the recent pandemic.

all images by Chiba Masato

the interior exposes the framework of the house

Stepping back from the busy streets, the house takes over a minimum footprint forming water equipment zones on the compact ground floor and living areas in the extended cantilever of the upper level. The volume provides a planned rooftop space for outdoor gatherings. The pre-cut beams and planks of rare wood arrange the construction frame, as well as the exterior paneling of the residence. The thick lumber trusses put up triangular openings that are covered with glass while shaping selves for the kitchen area. The interior exposes the foundation and frame of the structure. The Japanese design studio selects soft gray colors and the subtle wooden element is prominent throughout the design.