

hiroshi kuno divides brother’s house with curved partitions

all images courtesy of hiroshi kuno + associates

positioned within a 1,000 square meter plot of land in a suburban region of otaru city, japanese architect hiroshi kuno has completed a residential property where internal space is assigned with no specific program. entitled ‘brother’s house’, or ‘house without scenario’, the two-storey dwelling allows its occupants to freely occupy the brightly lit volumes, with their function dependent on shifting requirements throughout the day.



the home is positioned within a 1,000 square meter plot of land in a suburban region of otaru

from the outside, a white cuboid is presented to the neighborhood, with a large rectangle of glazing oriented as not compromise the privacy of inhabitants. internally, the timber structure is defined by two curving partitions which allows the even diffusion of natural light, creating three independent areas that remain visually connected.



the two-storey dwelling allows its occupants to freely occupy the brightly lit volumes



internal functions are dependent on shifting requirements throughout the day



the timber structure is defined by two curving partitions



natural light is diffused evenly throughout the dwelling



a large rectangle of glazing oriented as not compromise the privacy of inhabitants



the three separate zones remain visually connected



brilliant white walls and pale timbers ensure a bright and comfortable atmosphere

detail of the curving walls

singular light bulbs are hung throughout the space

the large window allows the home to establish a close relationship with nature full article here

project info:

location: otaru city, japan

type: residential

site area: 1,004.97 sqm

building footprint: 109.68 sqm

gross floor area: 137.13 sqm

structure: wood and reinforced concrete, 2 storeys

structural design: daisuke hasegawa / mayumi yasuda, daisuke hasegawa & partners

design: june 2012 – april 2013

completion: september 2013

photography: hiroshi kuno + associates