House In Morimachi House

House in Morimachi House is a distinguished residential architectural project in Japan that exemplifies the harmonious fusion of traditional Japanese design principles with contemporary structural innovations. Completed in 2015, this single-story dwelling showcases a minimalist aesthetic through its metal sheet cladding while maintaining a respectful relationship with its surrounding landscape. The structure employs a sophisticated steel frame system that adheres to traditional Japanese timber module dimensions, creating a familiar sense of scale while enabling modern spatial possibilities, including a remarkable 20-meter spanning facade. The interior design features meticulously crafted wooden sliding doors that enhance spatial continuity and flexibility, while the traditional plaster wall finishing technique incorporates innovative aluminum transitions at external corners to prevent cracking. The garden design integrates water features and undulating ground surfaces, creating diverse viewpoints from the south-facing rooms, embodying the Japanese principle of interior-exterior spatial harmony. The project demonstrates exceptional attention to material selection and craftsmanship, particularly evident in the careful procurement and processing of 30-year-aged teak wood, which underwent a meticulous 10-month selection and construction process. This architectural achievement, recognized with a Silver A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category, represents a sophisticated reinterpretation of traditional Japanese spatial elements while incorporating contemporary structural solutions and sustainable design principles.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: Japanese architecture, minimalist design, traditional craftsmanship, sustainable residential architecture, interior-exterior harmony, contemporary structural innovation

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https://competition.adesignaward.com/94753

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