Keiji Ashizawa Design Unveils Charred Cedar House in Yatsugatake
Keiji Ashizawa Design has finalized the House in Yatsugatake, a 225-square-metre vacation residence situated on Japan's Yatsugatake mountain plateau. This single-storey home showcases an angular, folded design wrapped in yakisugi, which is allowed due to its placement outside of fire-regulated zones. Intended for family gatherings, the layout features a central entrance that separates the western wing, containing living spaces and a guest room, from the eastern wing, which includes private bedrooms. The interior is adorned with oak, and sloping beams along with roof-level windows provide views of the garden. A skylight brightens the living area, while bathroom windows overlook the forest. The structure is built on a concrete base to withstand winter snowfall. The project credits include architects Keiji Ashizawa and Kenji Kawami, structural engineer AS Associates, and construction by Tanaka Jyuuken Co Ltd, with photography by Tomooki Kengaku.
Key facts
- House in Yatsugatake is a 225-square-metre holiday home designed by Keiji Ashizawa Design.
- The house is located on the Yatsugatake mountain plateau in central Japan.
- It is clad in yakisugi, a traditional Japanese charred cedar, permitted because the area is not densely populated.
- The one-storey building has an angled, folded form with a gentle bend that encloses its garden.
- The interior uses oak wood, exposed sloping beams, and roof-level windows framing the garden.
- A central entrance divides a western wing with living, dining, kitchen, loft, and guest room from an eastern wing with private rooms and bathrooms.
- The house rests on a concrete foundation that becomes more exposed as the ground slopes away.
- Project credits include project architects Keiji Ashizawa and Kenji Kawami, structural engineer AS Associates with Akira Suzuki, construction by Tanaka Jyuuken Co Ltd, and furniture and lighting by Karimoku Case, Kokuyo, and Santa & Cole.
Entities
Artists
- Keiji Ashizawa
- Kenji Kawami
- Akira Suzuki
- Tomooki Kengaku
Institutions
- Keiji Ashizawa Design
- AS Associates
- Tanaka Jyuuken Co Ltd
- Karimoku Case
- Kokuyo
- Santa & Cole
- Dezeen
Locations
- Yatsugatake
- Japan
- Tokyo
- Kyoto
Sources
- Dezeen —