Yamate Residential House

This image presents a contemporary residential building photographed at dusk, showing an exterior terrace area looking toward the illuminated interior. Scanning from top to bottom, an expansive wooden ceiling dominates the upper portion, composed of warm honey-colored cedar planks arranged in linear patterns that radiate outward from a central rectangular opening revealing a deep blue evening sky with soft clouds. The wood feels like smooth, carefully finished timber with visible grain patterns running lengthwise. Below this protective canopy, two walls of floor-to-ceiling glass windows meet at a corner, their black metal frames creating a regular grid pattern of rectangular panes. Through the transparent glass, the warmly lit interior glows with amber and golden light, revealing a dining area at center with a horizontal pendant light fixture, wooden stairs ascending toward the right with delicate metal railings, and vertical wooden screen elements that create rhythmic shadows. The interior warmth contrasts with the cool blue twilight atmosphere outside. In the foreground, occupying the lower third of the composition, a rectangular reflecting pool holds perfectly still water that mirrors the wooden ceiling and architectural elements above, creating a sense of doubled space and quiet contemplation. Dark timber decking in rich brown tones surrounds this water feature, the wood appearing weathered and textured like planks that have developed character through exposure. To the left and right edges, glimpses of neighboring buildings appear as softened silhouettes against the dusky sky, with utility poles and wires suggesting a residential neighborhood context. The overall atmosphere feels serene and sanctuary-like, the architecture offering warmth and shelter against the cooling evening air.

They studied the angles of the summer and winter sunrises entering the site, and designed a floor plan that captures the sunrise throughout the year. The walls were glazed to create a sunrise-filled living space. Then, to protect the living space from the summer sun and rain, they planned an independent large roof. The roof is not an enclosed space, but an open space where wind and consciousness can pass through. They hope that with the construction of this building, the residents will feel more light and wind than ever before, and that their daily life will be better.