The Scape House, a modern family residence in Shiga, Japan. Designed by FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects.

The Scape House | Framing the View

The Scape House, a modern family residence in Shiga, Japan. Designed by FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects.
Inside, outside. The Scape House, Shiga, Japan. By FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects.

 

The modern space emphasizes visual changes of light and scenery while moving around the rooms.

 “The spaces incorporate a table, bench, book shelf, niche, and other furniture items so that you can utilize there to view outside, read books, eat meals, etc., which brings out characteristics of each space and provides its versatility.”

The space is a minimalistic compositon of mortar elements, highlighting its texture,  its presence. At the same time, the openness creates a clear and continuous sightline.

The Scape House, a modern family residence in Shiga, Japan. Designed by FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects.
Inside the Scape House, Shiga, Japan. By FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects.

“The windows as framings produce comfortable spaces where you can enjoy light and scenery without being annoyed by eyes of neighborhood.”

The Scape House, a modern family residence in Shiga, Japan. Designed by FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects.
Inside the Scape House, Shiga, Japan. By FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects.

 “In this project, versatile spaces that incorporate light and scenery were intended by the windows in order to bring out the best in this house.”

 

The Scape House, a modern family residence in Shiga, Japan. Designed by FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects.
The Scape House, Shiga, Japan. By FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects.

 

Photography by Yoshihiro Asada

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