Introducing DOG COURTYARD HOUSE, a custom-built home example by JYU ARCHITECT, a Architect / Design office in 2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
DOG COURTYARD HOUSE
DOG COURTYARD HOUSE
The Dog Yard for five dogs creates an appropriate spatial buffer between family units.
DOG COURTYARD HOUSE
DOG COURTYARD HOUSE
DOG COURTYARD HOUSE
The interior primarily features natural materials with odor-absorbing and claw-resistant finishes.
DOG COURTYARD HOUSE
DOG COURTYARD HOUSE
DOG COURTYARD HOUSE
DOG COURTYARD HOUSE
DOG COURTYARD HOUSE
Odor Control
Living with a Dog
Courtyard
Easy-to-clean flooring
Solar Panel
Roof Balcony
Pet-Friendly Materials
HouseLivingWithDogs
DogYard
Courtyard
RoofBalcony
SolarPanels
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This two-family courtyard house was designed on a flag-shaped lot to accommodate a family living with five beloved dogs. Although the approach to the residence is extended in length, the design envisions a dwelling where the journey toward the interior becomes an enjoyable experience in itself.
The interior finishes predominantly employ natural materials, incorporating specialized odor-absorbing surfaces in certain areas to prevent the accumulation of pet-related smells, as well as scratch-resistant materials that withstand wear from the dogs’ claws.
On the exterior, photovoltaic panels are installed on the roof to supply the household’s daytime electricity demand through solar power generation. Surplus energy is fed back to Tokyo Electric Power Company under a net metering system.
Featuring a partially shared layout with a single main entrance, the residence uses the central courtyard—also referred to as the “Dog Yard” for the five dogs—as a zoning device that establishes a comfortable spatial buffer between the two family units. This configuration not only preserves privacy within a densely built urban context but also allows natural light to penetrate to the depths of the first floor and promotes effective cross-ventilation. Site area: 185.52 m² (56.12 tsubo)
Total floor area: 148.05 m² (44.79 tsubo)
Contractor: Enaka Construction Co., Ltd.
The interior finishes predominantly employ natural materials, incorporating specialized odor-absorbing surfaces in certain areas to prevent the accumulation of pet-related smells, as well as scratch-resistant materials that withstand wear from the dogs’ claws.
On the exterior, photovoltaic panels are installed on the roof to supply the household’s daytime electricity demand through solar power generation. Surplus energy is fed back to Tokyo Electric Power Company under a net metering system.
Featuring a partially shared layout with a single main entrance, the residence uses the central courtyard—also referred to as the “Dog Yard” for the five dogs—as a zoning device that establishes a comfortable spatial buffer between the two family units. This configuration not only preserves privacy within a densely built urban context but also allows natural light to penetrate to the depths of the first floor and promotes effective cross-ventilation. Site area: 185.52 m² (56.12 tsubo)
Total floor area: 148.05 m² (44.79 tsubo)
Contractor: Enaka Construction Co., Ltd.
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