Introducing House of Earthen Floor and Cloister, a custom-built home example by 12mm Architects, a Architect / Design office in 1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

This residence with an integrated gallery is located in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture. The design centers around a courtyard positioned at the heart of the house, serving as the organizing element around which daily life unfolds. The entire first-floor flooring is predominantly finished with troweled concrete earthen floors, while the exterior walls feature a hand-applied mortar finish treated with water-repellent agents—an intentional choice of modest, wet-applied materials that bear the subtle traces of craftsmanship. The resulting home embodies simplicity and austerity, offering a restrained yet refined living environment. Location: Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Type: Private residence
Structure: Timber construction
Storeys: Two above‑ground levels
Floor area: 119.57 m²