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The name of this house “Kokage” means the shade of a tree(s) in Japanese and refers to the shape of the pillars of the house. The house built in 2008 was designed by by Hirokazu Suemitsu<\/b> and Yoko Suemitsu<\/b> of SUEP<\/a>. The aesthetic is defined by the Y-shaped structural partitions\/pillars which also serve as the cooling system of the house.<\/p>\n

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\nPhotos 1 and 3~7 \u00a9 Shinkenchiku-sha, Photo 2 \u00a9 SUEP.<\/span>
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\nImages courtesy of SUEP.<\/b><\/span>
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\nWho:<\/sup> SUEP.<\/a> (Hirokazu Suemitsu<\/b> and Yoko Suemitsu<\/b>)  
\nWhat:<\/sup> Single family residence (2 adults)  
\nWhere:<\/sup> Abiko, Chiba  
\nWhen:<\/sup> 2008 (completion)  
\nHow:<\/sup> Two-story wood frame construction  
\nSite Area:<\/sup> 2918 square feet (271.09m\u00b2)  
\nConstruction Area:<\/sup> 1071 square feet (99.52m\u00b2)  
\nTotal Floor Area:<\/sup> 1372 square feet (127.5m\u00b2)  
\nPhotographer:<\/sup> Koichi Torimura (except 2nd photo from top)  
\nTag(s):<\/sup> Husband\/Wife Team<\/a>, SUEP<\/a>
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