Introducing Residence in Otsu, a custom-built home example by In-Ex Design Co., Ltd., a Architect / Design office in 4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
The axis given along the diagonal of the square plan becomes a large ridge beam forming the pitched roof.
Southeast facade. Confrontation with the surrounding environment as an autonomous inherent strength.
Light filtering through the high-side windows on the second floor reaches the interior.
The dining kitchen as the gravitational center of this space.
The living-dining-kitchen (LDK) is established including the atrium and the large pitched roof above—interrelated upper and lower spaces.
Residence in Otsu
The presence of the ridge beam symmetrically composing the large pitched roof becomes prominent.
Study space, with the large pitched roof connecting all spaces.
From the study, the bedroom zone is concealed behind the wall.
Bedroom zone and inner balcony.
View back to the study from the free space.
The bathroom receives light from a small courtyard.
Residence in Otsu
Residence in Otsu
The evening scene reveals the pitched roof when looking upward.
Residence in Otsu