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Project Details:

Location: Chiba, Japan

Architect: Takeshi Hosaka Architects / @takeshi_hosaka_official

Footprint: 1,064 square feet

Builder: Nawakenji-M Kenji Nawa

Photographer: Koji Fujii

From the Architect: “The architecture of the Isumi Villa not only serves its internal function, but also highlights the surrounding landscape. For the purpose of creating a strong background that emphasizes the outdoors, a 148-foot-long concrete wall was constructed to accommodate a large field. The building mirrors the flood wall that stands parallel to the Isumi river bank, whose riverbed stretches all the way to the site.

“The villa features a dirt floor kitchen that connects to the outdoors, so you can walk in with your shoes on, as well as a living room where you can enjoy music and movies from both inside and outside, and a small bedroom that creates the feeling of camping. The garage is simple and linear, and provides access to a separate bathroom and sauna.

“The focus of this villa, above all else, is outdoor living. It was important that the architecture was created through the idea of enjoying the outdoors. The waves from the majestic sea and the Isumi River blend together, showcasing the strength and beauty of nature, while the villa wall acts as a background that mixes and stirs the excitement of the viewer.”