■ It is a 2 story timber structure house, facing Ago-Bay in Mie Pref.,
and was designed with a theme “against Typhoon Wind”. “Against” has
two meanings, one is to protect from the Typhoon, but two is the owner
to be curious to watch and feel the strength of Typhoon.
■ Triangle-shaped house dodges wind pressure to the sky along the pitched
roof. And outer black steel panels are like Kabuto, Japanese helmet, to
protect from the sands and stones come flying from the sea.
■ A simple and clear structure is composed of, double beam, supported
by V-shaped columns, which is fixed by Ashino-ishi stone bases .
■ Linear structure based on a triangle shape gives a tense atmosphere
into the scenery, and it realize the interior space harmonious with the
simple beauty of the natural materials. |