Wooden house in Japan, design Harni-Takahashi in collaboration with Sou planning

House on the hill

Wooden house in West Japan 2021
Hyogo, Japan

architect SAFA: Pekka Harni, Yuka Takahashi
in collaboration with Sou planning, Japan

This wooden house is situated on a quiet hill in the suburban area of Japan. It features a one-story L-shaped design that harmonises with the landscape, creating a bright and airy living and dining area with high ceilings.

Large sliding windows and a covered veranda open up to a courtyard garden with a bamboo grove, ensuring privacy while inviting nature inside. The kitchen, dining, and living room are centrally located, making it the heart of the home where the family gathers. The living room includes a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Next to the living room, a Japanese-style tatami room is separated by sliding doors, serving as an extension of the living space or as a guest room.

A detached office room is connected to the residence by a roof, offering a sheltered space that also serves as a visual gateway to the home.