Introducing Kuno House, an architectural photo of a custom-built home by Troom, a Architect / Design office in 1-19-10-203 Seijo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

To screen the neighboring houses close to the two rear sides while opening toward the woodland across the road, the plan was shaped in a ku configuration and covered with a series of shed roofs. Unlike an L-shaped plan, the form is gently bent into a ku shape. This maintains a sense of unity while changing the direction of the view beyond the windows depending on one’s position, allowing a variety of views to be enjoyed with even the slightest movement. The exterior walls are clad in red cedar shiplap siding. Deliberately left unpainted, they are designed to develop a character that can be appreciated as they weather over time.