WAVE HOUSE…

Masao Nishikawa was the photographer who compiled this collection; apollo architects and colleagues provided the images. apollo architects and colleagues create a multi-level house in kanagawa, Japan, in tune with the joy of the avid surfer-homeowner! The house is designed with a reference to the flow and ebb of a wave. An overhang on the second story provides shade for a courtyard that is surrounded by the u-shaped house that is located by the beach. This gives the impression that the house has a floating facade. Members who are coming in from the beach will find it convenient to use the restroom that is located near to the courtyard, which serves as an anchor for the courtyard as a point of practical and aesthetic connection with the gorgeous surroundings. The children’s room, which is linked to a study room, is also located close to the courtyard. This allows the children to study in comfort while simultaneously taking in the view of the family’s memory tree and the natural surroundings without having to leave the room. When entering the home, one notices that split-levels greet the eye. This is because one would need to either glance up or gaze down at another location in any other part of the house, as well as in general across the courtyard that is located in the middle of the house. For instance, the living room and dining room are connected by means of a ramp that is gently inclined; the kitchen, which is designed in the style of an open counter, is connected to the dining room by means of a large corner window; the second floor functions as an open space that provides a view of the courtyard below… The seamlessness of the structure is emphasized by the inclusion of a fully openable window on the large roof balcony. This window eliminates the transition between the indoors and outdoors, thereby allowing the exposed concrete finish of the timber structure to be the focal point of the surrounding landscapes. The selection of materials is restricted to a minimum, and practically every opening is framed by a sleek black edge. Additionally, walnut flooring and a repeating pattern of pinewood strips on the ceiling offer a distinctive rhythmic accent that underlines the simplicity of the room. Floor-to-ceiling glass opens up the house, while the ceiling features pinewood strips in a repetitive pattern. Here is a link to the photographs of the home that can be seen on indiaartndesign.com.

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