Introducing House in North Kamakura, a custom-built home example by Tada Architectural Design Office, a Architect / Design office in 5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Nestled in a valley in North Kamakura, this residence is welcomed by a wisteria trellis. Taking advantage of a 2.5-meter elevation difference between the site and the adjacent road, the structure employs a hybrid construction method: reinforced concrete for the basement level, and timber framing for the first and second floors.

Upon opening the entrance door, one is greeted by an alley-like space that guides visitors into the first-floor living area. The daily circulation is efficiently completed on this level. The dining table, crafted from camphor wood with an integrated induction cooktop, along with a curved wall infused with earth from Kamakura’s local rock, form the centerpiece around which a fluid and continuous spatial experience unfolds.

On the northern side, a three-mat tea room offers a serene setting, while the basement houses a dedicated music room, both spaces enriching everyday life with elements of playfulness and cultural depth. The exterior embraces a traditional Japanese architectural vocabulary appropriate to the Kamakura locale, featuring a hip-and-gable roof (irimoya-yane). Inside, the design draws inspiration from Antoni Gaudí’s organic style, employing European stone pavements and intricate ironwork to create a richly textured environment.