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Izukougen House by Atelier Shinya Miura
Japanese architect Shinya Miura has completed a house in Shizuoka with three courtyards concealed inside.
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Glass walls surround each courtyard to draw natural daylight into the rooms of the residence, which is named Izukougen House.
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Windows are scattered across the facade at different heights, even though the house has only one primary storey.
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We've featured a few popular houses in Japan recently - see them here, including one with a triangular courtyard sliced through its centre.
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Here's a little more information from the architect:
Izukougen House
This residential project for a couple who live in forestal resort area near the ocean in the Izu peninsula area, Japan.
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Fitting onto a narrow strip of land, the design is carefully structured.
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Three internal courtyards govern the interior volume, and provide a sense of openness.
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Extending through the ceiling, the voids act as light wells that flood the neutral interior spaces with natural light and ventilation.
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A long window on the east side of the dwelling provides a parallel view of the ocean in the distance, while breaking up the longitudinal form, framing and optimizing views of the lush garden and surrounding scenery.
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Location: Shizuoka (Japan)
Structure: timber structure
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Built area: 105.17m2
Total floor area:105.17m2
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Structural engineering: Shibamura structural design office
Constructor: Daido Kogyo