Introducing Four Decks, a custom-built home example by Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd., a Architect / Design office in 4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
The exterior wall treatment renders the semi-outdoor space in white and articulates the interior as a colored presence.
Approach to the interior through a roof-shaped porch.
The entry is approached from the 1.5-floor level.
View from the entry toward the building's void; the space extends dynamically in two directions.
Dining and kitchen space centered on the tactile quality of wood.
From the top floor, looking down over the LDK where two-by beams run in succession.
Overlooking the exposed (skeletal) stairwell.
View from the living room toward the 2.5-floor level.
A window overlooking the streetscape, taking advantage of the site's hilltop location; at night it also offers night views.
The dining table is custom-made from solid walnut.
Custom kitchen in shina timber. The floor is dropped relative to the dining area to align sightlines.
Washbasin and family-closet area. With the transom open, the space becomes more expansive.
First-floor hall and doma (earthen-floored) area.
A study corner utilizing the space under the stairs.
Upon entering, the activity and presence of the family in the open-plan space are immediately perceptible.
Night view of the LDK.
A slanted window framing distant mountain ranges and admitting southern light.
From the exterior, the lively composition of the skip-floor levels is apparent.