Izukougen House / Atelier Shinya Miura

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Shizuoka, Japan

Text description provided by the architects. This residential project for a couple who live in forest resort area near the ocean in the Izu peninsula area, Japan.

Izukougen House / Atelier Shinya Miura - Windows
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Fitting onto a narrow strip of land, the design is carefully structured. Three internal courtyards govern the interior volume, and provide a sense of openness.

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Extending through the ceiling, the voids act as light wells that flood the neutral interior spaces with natural light and ventilation.

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A long window on the east side of the dwelling provides a parallel view of the ocean in the distance, while breaking up the longitudinal form, framing and optimizing views of the lush garden and surrounding scenery.

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Cite: "Izukougen House / Atelier Shinya Miura" 01 Jul 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/249211/izukougen-house-atelier-shinya-miura> ISSN 0719-8884

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Izukougen House / Atelier Shinya Miura

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