Set in the sleepy, commuter belt of Fukuoka city, T Residence is an intriguing, angular house, the brainchild of locally based Japanese architecture studio Matsuyama Architect and Associates. Created for a client who has lived in the area since their childhood, the home replaces an older residence on the site...
The angular shapes of T Residence by Matsuyama Architect and Associates enliven the sleepy residential streets of this commuter town in Fukuoka Prefecture
Set in the sleepy, commuter belt of Fukuoka city, T Residence is an intriguing, angular house, the brainchild of locally basedstudio Matsuyama Architect and Associates. Created for a client who has lived in the area since their childhood, the home replaces an older residence on the site, in an effort to modernise the domestic space on offer and create a house that is fit for purpose and the lives of its new inhabitants – a couple and their children.
Even though the design team created something bold and contemporary, at the same time, the architects wanted to be respectful to the overall character of the area, which is largely populated by relatively modest, two-storey structures. As a result, the new design kept a fairly clean, opaque frontage in a volume divided into horizontal blocks, which were stacked up either slightly set back or brought forward towards the street, creating a sculptural overall impression.
Inside, the landscape changes, with tall ceilings, large skylights, views through, and flowing interiors dominating the experience. An open stairwell at the heart of the home unites all levels and communal areas. The ground level is reserved for the garage and entrance hall; the first floor hosts bedrooms, and a family room for the children; and the top level is dedicated to entertaining areas and a generous roof terrace that offers long views of the surrounding cityscape.
The transparency of the overall volume shifts as residents move upwards, and the house feels more private, even mysterious, the closer to the street one gets. ‘The degree of openness toward the surrounding area increases upon ascending, as greater physical distance from the road creates protection and the sense of security required for residential projects,’ the architects explain.
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