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Kazunori Fujimoto Architect & Associates . photos: © Kazunori Fujimoto

House in Mukainada is located on the top of a small cape, which has a 20 meters height difference from the sea level and overlooks Hiroshima Bay.
In the past, the coastline reached the foot of this cape. But after the reclamation of the land that started 40 years ago, the surrounding landscape has begun to change its appearance. The mountain behind was developed as a new residential area, but only this site remains as it used to be. Continue reading Kazunori Fujimoto

Kazunori Fujimoto Architect & Associates . photos: © Kazunori Fujimoto . + archdaily

The project site locates on a very steep slope directly facing the Seto Inland Sea, and characterized by a unique view of Miyajima Island and its Itsukushima Shrine.

The main intention was to create a house that can freely spread in both horizontal and vertical directions, also, that face to the Itsukushima Shrine in the most dignified and modest way with respect.

The design process started from disassembling the traditional box and from the intent to give a sense of lightness and movement to the South facade through a De-Stijl style operation. Continue reading Kazunori Fujimoto

Kazunori Fujimoto Architect & Associates . photos: © Kazunori Fujimoto

The site is located at the foot of Mt. Rokko, near former Yamamura House (by F.L.Wright in 1924), blessed with the green scenery of the mountain. The traffic on the frontal road, which is also a sightseeing route, is a little heavy, and the next house blocks the view.
The house would be better where each person can have a sense of distance and relationship with each other. Also, it would be better the relationship between the inside-outside space is the same as the relationship between the family. Continue reading Kazunori Fujimoto