future-scape: house with two focal points

'house with two focal points' by future-scape architects, nigata, japan
images © future-scape architects


situated along the western edge of nigata, japan is 'house with two focal points', a single family home by tokyo-based practice future-scape architects. acting as a compass of sorts, the design alludes to a much larger world, beyond the constrains of the site and the immediate surroundings.



exterior


positioned in a valley between mount yahiko and mount kakuda, the residence seeks to establish a subliminal and continuous connection with both of the mountains, which are mostly obstructed by neighboring structures.



street view


conceived as a slightly skewed volume, the dwelling features two exterior walls that have been rotated towards the center of each landmark. the subtle but distinctive form is translated inside where it informs the organization and hierarchy of programs. the kitchen, dining and living room is hosted on the second floor, which opens radially towards the encircling environment. fully extendible windows line the front of the structure, further integrating the home and the inhabitants with the outdoors. 



ground floor


three expandable bedrooms are housed on the ground floor opposite a narrow corridor lined with concealed storage.
full-length mirrors flank each end of the hallway, visually distorting and expanding the small space.



view of three bedrooms with expandable walls



ground floor corridor with built in storage



stairs to second floor



second floor



kitchen, living room and dining room



the walls facing each mountain feature extendible windows 


view towards bathroom



night view



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level 1


section


project info:

structural engineers: oga structural design office
mechanical engineers: mai mechanical design
site area: 201.32m2
building area: 72.04m2
floor area: 120.83m2

via designboom