Charred wooden planks wrap the exterior of
the 'House in Shiroyama' by Japanese practice Araki + Sasaki architects (A+Sa),
differentiating
it from its neighbors in the suburban area. The two-story
wood-frame construction takes on the shape of a regular square, characterized
on
the inside by the exposed natural plywood textures and surfaces and open
spaces that expose the true scale of the structure from the social
areas on the
ground floor. The pitched roof gently rises on each side equally until
reaching a square skylight that forms a structural ring
allowing natural light
to illuminate the entire interior. The construction was approached from a
DIY technique, using standard member sizes
and connections to allow for easy
future expansion and a rational structural grid. The knots of the plywood
filled and polished with epoxy resin. The ground level contains the kitchen and
dining areas
on an elevated wooden platform, with a private bathroom and
bedroom. The wooden beams that hold up the loft level floorboards are
left
uncovered allowing a direct visual connection. A staircase at the entrance
connects to the partial second story that can be used as a
living or working
space.
spec sheet,
detailing the the products and brands
site area：149.03㎡
built area：53.00㎡
ground floor：53.00㎡
first floor：32.30㎡
total floor：85.30 ㎡
height：7.8m, 2
stories
FLOOR finish
Ground floor：oak flooring
First floor：larch plywood
t=24
WALL finish
larch plywood t=12, fiber cement
board t=8
CEILING finish
larch plywood t=24, fiber cement
board t=8
EXTERIOR WALL finish
burned wood t=11
ROOF finish
galvalume sheet roof
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