Introducing Light-Gathering House, 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 cladding is composed by combining diverse materials
Upon entering, the courtyard’s light and planting form a focal point
Passing through the corridor into the living room, a spacious, expansive one-room space unfolds
A soft, large atrium diffuses light and brightens the interior space
Light-Gathering House
Curved atrium that gathers light
Light-Gathering House
Study/workspace overlooking the atrium, facilitating communication with the first floor
Utility room that captures light from the stairwell
Walk-in closet
Dry garden surfaced with large crushed stone centered on a feature tree
The kitchen combines teak with stained ash
The large opening along the second-floor atrium frames nothing but the sky
The stairwell is also a pathway for light and air
Second-floor balcony with a V-shaped wall profile that admits light
The plan positions of the V-shaped walls are staggered between the first and second floors and arranged in a plinth-like manner to better receive southern light
Interior and exterior spaces, including the courtyard, connect as if a single room
A calm design that preserves privacy