Kite-Shaped House / Shuji Yamada

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The sustainable Itakura construction method, which allows for easy relocation and reuse of materials, is integral to the design.Triangular shoji screens, aligned with the roofline, transform the space: when open, they divide the rooms while allowing natural light to flow in; when closed, they connect the spaces, blocking light and enhancing the spatial experience. This design seamlessly combines functionality, beauty, and adaptability to its environment.Kite-Shaped House Reflecting Site Conditions -Built on an irregular plot inKamakura, this house features a distinctive kite-shaped floor plan. It strikes a balance between privacy and openness by using walls and approaches to blur the boundaries of the site, creating rhythm in the surrounding streetscape.