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Renhouse by MTKarchitects | Photo @ Yuko Tada

Renhouse by MTKarchitects | Photo @ Yuko Tada

Architects: MTKarchitects
Location: Ina-City, Nagano Pref. Japan
Architect In Charge: Akira Metoki
Structural Engineer: Hidemasa Nagata
Area: 163.02 sqm
Site Area: 342.23 sqm
Year: 2014
Photographs: Yuko Tada

This “RENHOUSE” has been created as a house which suggests a strong connection with the natural surroundings.

A quiet and rich natural environment with wonderful views to the Ina Valley

“I am always aware of harmony with the surrounding environment and neighborhood, and relations between buildings and nature when I start to design.”

The timber house for 2 generations located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan is sited in a quiet and rich natural environment and has wonderful views to the Ina Valley. The gabled shape of the roof designed with inspiration of the line of the mountains in the background becomes integrated into the landscape. The height and form of both roof and façade are continuously adjusted to the surroundings, which also enables the house to develop its own unique character. The façade is made of cedar board and batten hat from Hokkaido that will become gradually grey over time.

Renhouse by MTKarchitects | Photo @ Yuko Tada

Renhouse by MTKarchitects | Photo @ Yuko Tada

The living room features characteristic large window openings “RENMADO” allowing sunlight to penetrate deep into the space and viewing of the beautiful panorama of the outside. The contrast of light and shadow is reinforced here, adding a sense of depth and extension into the space. This RENMADO window works as a device that connects the indoor and the outside.

A design which minimizes housework

The Z-shaped plan is positioned very naturally in the site, and its form provides good separation between the two generation areas. At the same time, it provides a space including front door, corridor and “Doma” space which connects both areas in the center of the Z-shaped plan.
The interior has been planned appropriately according to the wishes of the occupants who wanted a design which minimizes housework.

Renhouse by MTKarchitects | Photo @ Yuko Tada

Renhouse by MTKarchitects | Photo @ Yuko Tada

Renhouse by MTKarchitects | Photo @ Yuko Tada

Renhouse by MTKarchitects | Photo @ Yuko Tada

Renhouse by MTKarchitects | Photo @ Yuko Tada

Renhouse by MTKarchitects | Photo @ Yuko Tada

Renhouse by MTKarchitects | Photo @ Yuko Tada

Renhouse by MTKarchitects

Renhouse by MTKarchitects

Renhouse by MTKarchitects

Renhouse by MTKarchitects

Renhouse by MTKarchitects

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