Architects: APOLLO Architects & Associates
Area: 98 m²
Year: 2006
Photography: Masao Nishikawa
Lead Architect: Satoshi Kurosaki
Structure Engineers: Masaki Structure Institute / Kenta Masaki
Facility Engineers: WA Facilities Planning Office
Construction: JP Home
City: Futtsu
Country: Japan
Slash, a weekend house by APOLLO Architects & Associates, is set within a nature park, offering ocean and mountain views. The single-story building features a reinforced concrete facade with minimal openings, designed to mitigate noise and maintain privacy from the nearby road. Oriented north-south, the house deliberately conceals the ocean view from the entrance, revealing it only once inside. Key elements include a large bathroom with sweeping ocean views and a wooden deck for outdoor dining, with materials like teakwood and concrete contributing to a resort-like ambiance.
Designed as a retreat, the house allows the owner to unwind while enjoying the sunset over the ocean. The proximity to a busy road required thoughtful placement of the structure, distancing it from the noise while reinforcing the exterior for further soundproofing. The limited exterior openings ensure both seclusion and tranquility, enhancing the experience of the surrounding natural beauty.
On the east side, a parking lot accommodate several cars for hosting guest. The approach to the house is a gently sloping, curved path, designed to build anticipation for the interior. The ocean-facing side is lower than the road side, allowing occasional glimpses of the sea through horizontal ribbon windows while approaching the house. The single-story structure aligns with the natural surroundings, and the design intentionally hides the ocean view from the entrance, revealing it only from inside the home.
Each room is accessed via an interior corridor. The northwest corner features a large bathroom, perfect for relaxing after marine activities. While sitting in the marble bathtub, the ocean can be seen through a corner window. Outdoor dining is possible on the wooden deck, where the stunning sunset can be enjoyed. Wooden folding doors protect the ribbon windows on the sea side from typhoons and salt damage. The combination of exposed high-strength concrete and teakwood, used for floors, ceilings, furniture, and the kitchen, creates a resort-like atmosphere that will deepen with time.
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Address: Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
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