Final Wooden House Kumamura village Japan by Sou Fujimoto Architects

homeydesigning — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:32:19 +0000

Comprised completely of wood, Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto Architects has designed a wooden bungalow, small and primitive. Wood is extremely versatile. In an ordinary wooden architecture, lumber is effectively differentiated according to functions in various localities precisely because it is so versatile. Columns, beams, foundations, exterior walls, interior walls, ceilings, floorings, insulations, furnishings, stairs, window frames, meaning all. The wooden house is located at Kumamoto, Japan.

The cube exterior of the home Final Wooden House

Architects: Sou Fujimoto Architects
Site Area: 89,3 sqm
Constructed Area: 15,13 sqm

the use of wooden beams creates a push and pull of the space which is open to the outdoors

the wood construction creates nooks in which one can rest and enjoy the serenity of their surroundings

Sou Fujimoto

Qualifications
First Class Licensed Architect

Education
University of Tokyo, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture (Bachelor), 1990 – 1994

Experience
Sou Fujimoto Architects, Tokyo, 2000 (established) – Present

Awards
2008 Japanese Institute of Architecture Grand Prize (Children’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation), 2008
2007 KENNETH F. BROWN ARCHITECTURE DESIGN AWARD Honorable Mention (Children’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation), 2007
AR Awards 2006 “Grand Prize” (Children’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation), 2006
AR Awards 2006 “Highly Commended” (7/2 house), 2006
“Gold Prize” in House Competition by Tokyo Society of Architects and Building Engineers, 2006
“1st Prize” in Wooden House Competition in Kumamoto, 2005
AR Awards 2005 “Highly Commended” (Dormitory for Mentally Disabled in Date), 2005
AR Awards 2005 “Honourable Mention” (T house), 2005
JIA New Face Award 2004, 2004
“1st Prize” in International Design Competition for the Environment Art Forum for Annaka, 2003
Winning “SD Review 2003″, 2003
“Honorable Mention” in Design Competition for the Ora Town Hall, 2002
Winning “SD Review 2002 SD Prize”, 2002
Winning “SD Review 2001″, 2001
Winning “SD Review 2000 Maki Prize”, 2000
“2nd Prize in Design Competition for the Aomori Art Museum, 2000
Winning “SD Review 1997 SD Prize”, 1997
Winning “SD Review 1995″, 1995

Visit Sou Fujimoto Architects website for more details about this wooden house design idea.

Japanese Minimalist Home Design – House N by Sou Fujimoto Architects

homeydesigning — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:55:55 +0000

Japanese Minimalist House N is designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects. This residence house is located in Oita, Japan.

Japanese Minimalist Home Design – House N

Site Area: 235.00 sq m
Built Area: 164.20 sq m
Total Floor Area: 90.21 sq m
Structural Composition: RC; 1 story
Consultant: Jun Sato Structural Engineer

The House N is comprised of three shells of progressive size nested inside one another. The outermost shell covers the entire premises, creating a covered, semi-indoor garden. Second shell encloses a limited space inside the covered outdoor space. Third shell creates a smaller interior space.

In this architecture, an outdoor space feels like the indoors and an indoor space feels like the outdoors.

via Sou Fujimoto Architects and Iwan Baan

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Final Wooden House Kumamura village Japan by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Japanese Minimalist Home Design – House N by Sou Fujimoto Architects