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hara house
PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential Architecture - Single Family
Firm LocationNiigata, Japan
Project locationNagaoka-city ,Niigata-pref, Japan
CompanyTakeru Shoji Architects
Lead ArchitectTakeru Shoji
Design TeamTakayuki Shimada
Hara house is located in the agricultural village. The building emulates its surrounding, which has many vinyl houses and work sheds, and uses 120mm square timber members, to create a simple series of ‘A frame’ trusses. Storage, partitions and private rooms have been removed, as much as possible. In this situation, one cannot help but rely on the support of the other buildings around it. We designed a space where neighbors feel welcome to stop and chat under the entrance porch. Hara house aims to connect all these entities, by being part of the collective form of the village.