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Keyaki Monogatari (The Tale of Zelkova)

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential Architecture - Single Family
Firm LocationOkayama-Shi, Japan
Project locationHimi City, Toyama-ken, JAPAN
CompanyOkayama University of Science + KAZE LLC
Lead ArchitectDaiu MABUCHI
Design TeamKousuke KANEKO, Okayama University of Science/ Yuichi YAMADA, KAZE LLC/ Asuka HATA, National Institute of Technology, Ishikawa College
ClientAtsushi SAKURAUCHI, Mai SAKURAUCHI, Ayato SAKURAUCHI
Projecthttps://www.mabuchidaiu.com/pj02
Project Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3G2klZXFoc

'Keyaki Monogatari' began with an encounter with a single large zelkova. In the past, this wood stood in the garden of the client's ancestral house. We felt the presence of the client's ancestors. We set up the wood as a pillar supporting the roof ridge so that it could be handled like a grandparent who gently loves his grandchildren or a sacred wood as an object of prayer. The house also challenges capitalist society and peace. By designing for attachment, we offer our clients irreplaceable value. Also, by placing a metaphor of peace in this house, we design with the hope of peace.