Kata | atelier thu

We has slightly rotated the direction of the house’s layout at an angle, to ensure privacy from the neighboring buildings. we have also built a wooden fence on the south side of the site to block visual any contact between passersby and the residence. additionally, the angled wooden louvers are placed to further control the line of sight from inside and outside, thereby ensuring an open, yet private, living environment.

The building’s form helps block the harsh sunlight of summer and takes in the warm sunlight of winter. also, the strong summer light’s effect can be further adjusted through a japanese paper pleated screen. the eaves and inner walls of the house are covered with cedar, which gives the interior a warm appearance. when the sun goes down, the artificial light that comes from the interior illuminates the outer walls, made of cedar boards, and the louvers, which are built in cypress.

Roof: Galvalume steel plate standing flat roof
Outer wall: Galvalume steel plate standing flat roof
Sugiita (Tokushima cedar)
Eaves: Sugiita (Tokushima Cedar)
Ceiling: Wall cloth
Inner wall: Wall cloth
1st floor: Tile
2nd floor: cedar flooring
Joinery: China plywood
deck: Japanese cypress