{"id":2911,"date":"2025-10-03T09:50:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.macdolphins.org\/?p=2911"},"modified":"2025-10-06T10:14:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:14:25","slug":"circular-aperture-welcomes-natural-light-within-gabled-tokyo-house-by-kias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.macdolphins.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/03\/circular-aperture-welcomes-natural-light-within-gabled-tokyo-house-by-kias\/","title":{"rendered":"circular aperture welcomes natural light within gabled tokyo house by KIAS"},"content":{"rendered":"

KIAS designs a residence within Zenpukuji Park’s greenery<\/h2>\n

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KIAS<\/a><\/strong>‘ House in Zenpukuji Park is located within the rich natural surroundings of the historical temple area in Suginami Ward, Tokyo<\/a><\/strong>. This residence<\/a><\/strong> began with the careful designing of living spaces opening towards the verdant landscape of the park. The ground floor houses a small art gallery open as a venue for young artists, while the owner’s living quarters occupy the upper floor. A 9-meter bench facing the park is positioned in front of the gallery, providing a social space for visitors and the local community.<\/p>\n

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all images by Norihito Yamauchi unless stated otherwise<\/p>\n

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a composition of richly layered spaces defines the house<\/h2>\n

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The living room on the upper floor features a circular window on its eastern side, welcoming the morning sun. Natural light casts a circular pattern on the floor, shifting throughout the day. The south-facing, horizontal window, reminiscent of traditional Japanese shoji screens, maximizes the incorporation of the park’s green scenery into the living space. Afternoon light illuminates the living spaces through a skylight set into the pitched roof. Furthermore, a tall, vertical window piercing the second-floor flooring brightens the vertical circulation space within the staircase connecting the upper and lower floors.<\/p>\n

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Studio<\/a><\/strong> KIAS’ design follows the sequence of space, windows, structure, and exterior finishes. This sequence inverts the hierarchy, prioritizing space over structure and creating a pleasing disjunction between exterior, structure, and space. The result is a dwelling formed by richly composed spaces.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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KIAS designs a residence within Zenpukuji Park\u2019s natural landscape<\/p>\n

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layers of window openings mediate the relationship with nature<\/p>\n

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a 9-meter bench extends toward the park, inviting community use | image by Nanako Ono<\/p>\n

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the house balances private living with a public-facing art gallery | image by Nanako Ono<\/p>\n

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circular window in the living room welcomes morning sunlight | image by Nanako Ono<\/p>\n

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living spaces are oriented to maximize connection with the park | image by Nanako Ono<\/p>\n

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large windows recall the rhythm of traditional shoji screens | image by Nanako Ono<\/p>\n

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glazing elements define the sequence of daily light transitions<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name:<\/strong>\u00a0House in Zenpukuji Park
\narchitect:<\/strong>\u00a0KIAS<\/a> | @kias_studio<\/a><\/p>\n

structure:<\/strong> BSI<\/p>\n

contractor:<\/strong> Suiga<\/p>\n

location:<\/strong> Suginami, Tokyo, Japan<\/p>\n

area:<\/strong> 132.5 sqm<\/p>\n

photographers:<\/strong> Norihito Yamauchi<\/a>,\u00a0 Nanako Ono<\/a> | @nanakoono_<\/a><\/p>\n

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/i><\/p>\n

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