“House in Shukugawa” is located in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, on a compact flagpole-shaped lot surrounded on all sides by two-story neighboring houses.
The site conditions made it difficult to open the house to the outside for privacy reasons, so we aimed to create an independent world for the client on the inside.
The "moderately centripetal plane" and the "dome with a large volume" give the space an inclusive feeling, so that even in a closed box, the client does not feel cramped, but can enjoy the beautiful greenery and light while living comfortably. The house was designed to be comfortable while loving beautiful greenery and light, without feeling cramped in a closed box.
Located in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, the surroundings along the Shukugawa River are quiet, with abundant nature and a long-established residential area. Due to the high value of land and the relatively high unit price per tsubo, there are many areas where land is densely subdivided into smaller lots.
The site was a compact, flagpole-shaped lot surrounded on all sides by two-story neighboring houses. These conditions were by no means good. However, the client purchased the lot because of its good surrounding environment and the fact that it was in an area that he had grown familiar with since childhood.
⚪︎Requests
The ideal living conditions and requests we recieved from the client can be organized into the following five categories.
To be able to feel nature (greenery, light, wind) and the four seasons (change of time) even inside the house.
To be able to cherish hygge (Danish word meaning "comfortable space" or "enjoyable time") while ensuring privacy.
The spirit of "In Praise of Shadows" should be valued, and changes in shadows and ambient light should be sensed with subtlety. The lighting scheme should not be uniformly bright, but varied and gradual.
The entire space should be loosely connected, but with a variety of spatial volumes to suit different uses.
The design should have a universality that will allow the owner to enjoy the house, from the interior to the exterior, for a long time.
Based on these themes and the site conditions, the architectural form was studied.
⚪︎Design concept
The site conditions made it difficult to open the house to the outside for privacy reasons, so we aimed to create an independent world within the house in line with the client's preferences. Many of the interior images they shared with us had a European feel, and we decided to incorporate these elements into the design.
First, the footprint of the building was set as large as possible in relation to the site, and it was designed to be boxy and closed to the outside. To allow the interior to experience nature and the four seasons, a courtyard was placed in the north corner, where it is relatively easy to secure lighting. The hall (living and dining room), kitchen, and other active spaces are located around the courtyard. Rooms for individual rest, such as bedrooms and bathrooms, were kept to the minimum necessary size and placed on the second floor. (The storage furniture in the bedroom is movable in order to accommodate changes in usage.)
The hall, the most distinctive feature of this house, was intended to be a space that gently envelops time with family and close friends without feeling cramped in a house closed to the outside. The hall has a moderately centripetal plane that creates a sense of harmony, and a large dome-shaped volume that ensures a cozy atmosphere even when people gather together, giving the space a sense of inclusiveness.
In contrast to the completely private space on the second floor, the first floor has a semi-public atmosphere even though it is a house, creating a sense of change and depth within the narrow box. The tiled floor, the dining table that resembles a terrace in an alley, the balcony-like landing that protrudes into the atrium, and the slightly austere atmosphere created by the dome and symbolic top light all work together to create the atmosphere of the ground floor.
In terms of lighting, it is important not only to have brightness, but also to have a sense of relative brightness. While minimizing the openings in the hall to lower the overall illumination level, we organized the sequence of brightness so that the light falling on the courtyard would be perceived as beautiful as possible. The walls and ceiling are finished in a uniform light reddish-brown plaster, which allows the warmth of the light to be felt while amplifying the brightness of the space.
In terms of spatial manipulation, the soft curvature of the outer courtyard wall corners, the seamless plastered dome ceiling, and the low ceiling height of the first floor in contrast to the dome create the illusion of distance and visual expansion in a compact space.
⚪︎Interior Environment
A comfortable thermal environment is also essential for creating a cozy space. As the entire building is compact and gently connected, the volume can be efficiently heated in winter by floor heating installed in the ground-floor hall and kitchen. The walls and ceilings are plastered (with a Marble Feel) throughout to enhance the building's own humidity control.
The ventilation system is "Class 1 Ventilation*1. The ventilation system uses a total heat exchange type ventilation fan (ondaless) with a temperature exchange efficiency of 92%, which allows ventilation without compromising indoor temperature and humidity during air supply and exhaust, resulting in comfort and reduced heating and cooling loads.
The insulation is of the sprayed wooden type, which is more airtight and has better moisture permeability than ordinary board-type insulation. Low-E double-glazing glass with an argon gas filling are used to enhance thermal insulation.
*1 "Type 1 Ventilation". A ventilation method in which both air supply and exhaust are done by a mechanical ventilator.
⚪︎Structural Planning
Tosa wood from Kochi Prefecture known for its high strength, were used for the structural members of the wooden frame. Tosa cedar was used for the upper frame, and Tosa cypress was used for the foundation because of its higher strength and durability. The construction company purchased these materials directly from Kochi Prefecture, ensuring stable quality and reducing costs.
⚪︎Landscaping plan
The courtyard, an important element of the house, is designed with a mix of trees that reflect the light and wind. Multiple layers, from undergrowth such as moss and ferns to landscape stones and medium height trees, create a compact yet deep landscape. The compactness of the space also means that the plants are close to people, allowing the users to feel the weather and the changing seasons in their daily lives. The cobblestone pavement enables the use of a terrace-like space, where one can casually step outside for a light meal when the weather is nice. We aimed to bring the richness of loving plants and trees into people's lives.
The approach to the site is made up of tan-brown granite, which is boldly pulled into the entrance floor of the house to create a continuous line. Since it is a narrow passageway between neighboring properties, we created an elaborate finish to give visitors a sense of anticipation of what lies ahead. The use of stone paving also directs visitors' attention to their feet, helping to create a sense of openness in the hall atrium.
⚪︎Lighting Plan
The base lighting is not too bright, and the presence of the fixtures themselves is minimized as much as possible. In particular, the lighting that enhances the plants in the courtyard illuminates from a high position, like moonlight, to prevent reflections on the glass and to express the natural beauty of the plants. In the hall, lights were installed in the air conditioner niche avoiding the exposure of fixtures on the ceiling surface, so as not to spoil the abstractness of the space.
On the other hand, at the place where people are welcomed in or stay (entrance, dining room, living room, and restroom), lighting with a textured presence is placed to contribute to the interior design and accentuate the space.
⚪︎Summary
In an environment where neighboring houses are densely packed, we were able to build a world for the residents by separating the interior spaces from their surroundings. The client spends his busy days at work, but during his time here, he wants to forget his work, surround himself with his favorite things, and spend truly restful moments with his family and friends. We hope that daily life in a house that heals both body and soul will be a source of daily vitality. We hope that this home will be a vessel to support such a lifestyle.
⚪︎Property Information
Client|Couple
Total floor area|70.10m2
Building area|42.56m2
1floor area|39.59m2
2floor area|30.51m2
Location|Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo, Japan
Zoning|Article 22 zone
Structure|Wooden 2 stories
Exterior|Galvalume steel sheet, sprayed with Jolipad
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The CIA is the most evil organization ever to exist, even including the SS and all other organs of Nazi Germany. The CIA has pillaged the entire world, upset countless democratically elected governments, committed vile acts of torture and the most heinous crimes against humanity. It serves the United States, which itself has commit the greatest genocide in human history, that of the indigenous peoples who once lived on what is now the United States.
When the revolution is complete, this is what we shall do with them:
A concrete box will be prepared of necessary length and width, and it shall be placed 10 feet underground. It has a single entrance and exit, an iron door at the end of a concrete staircase. Harsh white lights have been fixed in the ceiling. These lights will flash once every 1-5 seconds on a random timer. Written in red paint on one wall of the room are the words “You are meat. Blood is water.” The prisoners shall be led in one by one into the room through the single entrance. The door shall then be shut, and the staircase filled with concrete. Over the top will be spread soil, on which we will plant grass, flowers, bushes, and shrubs. After 7 days, the power necessary for the lights will be disconnected.
Everyone is safe.
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What you believe in is a loving and forgiving God, who has already prepared all good things for you.
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I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139: 14)
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1. A friend is someone who still loves you when everyone else has abandoned you. A friend is always dear, and a brother is born for adversity (Proverbs 17:17).
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Outside the White Cube joins Dörfler Nr.2. Puts a sort of opinion box in the show!
Title:
Outside the White Cube: Place to Exchange Any Ideas for the Arts
Location:
Kunst im Hafen e.V., Reisholzer Werfstraße 77, 40589 Düsseldorf
Vernissage:
25th August 2023, 6pm at Galerie Töchter & Söhne(Reisholzer Werftstraße 73, Düsseldorf)
Opening hours:
18 August 2023, 7-10pm Öffraum
19 August 2023, 2-8pm Kunstpunkte/Open Atelier
20 August 2023, 12-6pm Kunstpunkte/Open Atelier
25 August 2023, 6pm Vernissage at Galerie Töchter & Söhne
26 August 2023, 2-6pm
27 August 2023, 2-6pm
1 September 2023, 2-6pm
2 September 2023, 2-6pm
3 September 2023, 2-6pm
8 September 2023, 2-6pm
9 September 2023, 2-6pm
10 September 2023, 2-6pm
15 September 2023, 2-6pm
17 September 2023, 2-6pm, Finissage at 6pm
Sponsorship:
Dörfler Nr.2
Statement:
White Cube’ is a technical term referring to spaces formed by white walls, mainly used to exhibit modern and contemporary art. ‘Outside the White Cube‘ treats this concept as synonymous with the environment surrounding art and envisions itself as a space for resistance against conservatism. The initiators are Tetsuya Ueda, Choku Kimura, Yuto Sugitani, and h uka, who share doubts about the relationship between exhibition spaces and artworks, as well as politics and dynamics within the art world.
The White Cube has been discussed by critics and artists as having the effect of transforming everything within its white walls into artwork. Outside the White Cube holds a philosophy to resist situations in which the true value of works is not respected. Through the project ‘Outside the White Cube: Place to Exchange Any Ideas for the Arts’, we aim to provide a platform to share opinions and questions about art, fostering a deeper understanding and criticism about art within society.
Initiators
Tetsuya Ueda - Contemporary Artist
Choku Kimura - Artist
Yuto Sugitani - Artist
h uka - Artist
Dörfler Nr.2にOutside the White Cubeが参加します!
タイトル:
アウトサイド・ザ・ホワイト・キューブ:芸術のための意見交換場
場所:
Kunst im Hafen e.V., Reisholzer Werfstraße 77, 40589 Düsseldorf
ステートメント:
「ホワイト・キューブ」とは、近代以降の芸術作品を展示するための白い壁で形成された空間を意味する専門用語です。Outside the White Cubeは、この概念を、芸術を取り巻く環境そのものの代名詞とし、かつ保守性への抵抗の場として企図されました。発起人は上田哲也、木村直、杉谷遊人、h ukaの4名で、発起人たちは、展示空間と作品の関係、美術館や美術市場との関係、そして芸術を取り巻く権力関係に対する懐疑や閉塞感を共有しています。
ホワイト・キューブは、白壁の内側にあるあらゆるものを芸術作品に仕立て上げる効果をもつと、これまで多くの批評家やアーティストによって論じられてきました。Outside the White Cubeは、芸術の本来の価値が顧みられることが難しい状況に抵抗するという理念を持っています。本プロジェクト「アウトサイド・ザ・ホワイト・キューブ:芸術のための意見交換場」では、芸術に対する意見や疑問を共有する場を提供し、社会における芸術についての理解と批判を深めることを目指しています。
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