

hiroyuki shinozaki divides house S with laminated beams

photo by fumihiko ikemoto

all images courtesy of hiroyuki shinozaki architects

located in a peaceful residential suburb of saitama, japan, hiroyuki shinozaki architects has designed ‘house S’, a family home for three occupants. measuring 7.8 meters in both width and length, the interior of the cuboid house is divided by laminated wooden beams assembled in parallel crosses and stacked across three layers.

the property’s living quarters, including a traditional tatami room, are found at ground floor level, while more private volumes are found above. a sleeping space is positioned at an intermediate level with a ladder leading to an intimate lofted area. a central atrium rises through the design, connecting each aspect of the dwelling.



the dwelling is located in a peaceful suburb of saitama, japan

photo by fumihiko ikemoto



the family home provides space for three occupants

photo by fumihiko ikemoto



the property’s living quarters, including a traditional tatami room, are found at ground floor level

photo by fumihiko ikemoto



the interior of the cuboid house is divided by laminated wooden beams

photo by fumihiko ikemoto



a large window fills the structure with natural light

photo by fumihiko ikemoto



sleeping accommodation is found at an intermediate level

photo by fumihiko ikemoto



a kitchen is housed at the lower floor

photo by fumihiko ikemoto



looking upwards through the central atrium

photo by fumihiko ikemoto



‘house S’ viewed from the passing street

photo by fumihiko ikemoto

project info:

location: saitama, japan

type: residential

site area: 102.41sqm

built area: 52.99sqm

gross floor area: 102.16sqm

completion date: february, 2014

structure: wooden frame

structure engineer: hidetaka nakahara

contractor: hirohashi komuten lo, ltd.

photography: fumihiko ikemoto