Machiya with Asymmetric Courtyard

Designing a new house in a certain area of Kyoto could be a daunting task for a young architect who wants to try something different. This “machiya” in Kyoto City was built in a historic district protected by a very strict zoning law to preserve the historic beauty of the city. The architect explored the subtle elements of the the Kyo-machiya design carefully, and yet came out with a design that has an utterly contemporary feel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

via Q-Architecture Laboratory
 
^Who: Kiwamu Yanagisawa
^What: Single family residence
^Where: Jyokyo-ku, Kyoto City
^When: September 2009
^How: Two-story wood frame construction
^{Site Area:} 1,017 square feet (94.51㎡)
^{Construction Area:} 607 square feet (56.42㎡)
^{Total Floor Area:} 1,215 square feet (112.84㎡)