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House in Shakuji

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Location Nerima ward, Tokyo.
Use Dedicated dwelling house
Family components Couple
Structure Traditional wood construction method
Total floor area 86.13m2
Construction period 1/2010~7/2010
Project Studio PRANA
Construction Carpenter Tokura

House for two retired persons. Modestly-sized, is a basic residential plan house. In your The owner's request who watched the grass roof house, was to build the house with " traditional construction method". According to the budget it was not possible to adopt earthen walls, but with using minimum hardware, we realized a half-timbered house. The wood is cedar, produced in Tama. Both inside and outside the walls are stucco finished. Although located in a small lot in Tokyo, the house take advantage of the corner position, of the blowing of the wind, and the sun.

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Overall view northwest side West side exterior Approach Garden View from the living
Living room and stairs Bathroom Entrance Kitchen
 
View from the loft shed      

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