PROJECT

PROJECT2022.06.22

日立の住宅 / CANOMA + Kato Architect Office

重厚な外観の向こうにおおらかな空間が広がる邸宅

海に面した丘の上の敷地にある古い住宅。2階の寝室に上がると東には海を、南には丘の下に広がる町と遠くの山を眺めることができた。どちらもとても気持ちのいい広がりで、その古い和室の中でまだ見ぬ住宅を思い描いていた。
どっしりとした重みを感じる外壁でファサードを構成した。玄関を開けて入るしっとりとした1階は、寝室や音楽室を配して意図的に閉鎖的な空間。階段を上がると海と山の景色を望むおおらかな大空間が広がる。2階にはリビングルームと、ワーキングスペース、水回りと洗濯室など生活の中心になる室を配置している。

東京での生活も長い施主の新しい生活が、気持ちのいい時間になることをイメージして計画を進めた。施主はこの広い空間にどっしりとしたソファではなく、軽いラウンジチェアを選択した。気分に合わせて椅子を持ち運び、オーディオで音楽を聴いたり、海を眺めながら読書をしたり、自由に過ごすという。施主の芯のある優しいおおらかさが現れたような住宅が完成した。（横山信介）

Residence with a generous space beyond its profound appearance

An old house on a hilltop site facing the sea, with a view of the sea to the east from the bedroom on the second floor and a view of the town spreading out below the hill and the distant mountains to the south. Both were very pleasant expanses, and in that old Japanese-style room, I envisioned a house I had not yet seen.
The facade is composed of exterior walls that feel solid and heavy. The moist first floor, entered through the front door, is intentionally closed off with bedrooms and a music room. The living room, working space, water and laundry room, and other rooms that are central to life are located on the second floor.

The plan was developed with the idea that the client, who has lived in Tokyo for a long time, would have a pleasant time in her new life. The client chose a light lounge chair instead of a sturdy sofa for this large space. They bring the chairs with them according to their mood and spend their free time listening to music on the audio system or reading a book while looking out at sea. The house was completed in a manner that reflects the client’s generosity. (Shinsuke Yokoyama)