Villa K1, Narra, Japan
On a spacious site overlooking the Tomio Valley in Narra this 300 m2 house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms is not typical. Double-height timber louvers control the afternoon sun and privacy, while the collection of antique Samurai armor greets anyone who enters. But the 和風 becomes 洋風 once you enter the living and dinning areas.
There is a library downstairs that opens onto the grassed terrace...
A conceptual model showing how the home flows with the natural two-tiered slope of the land.
The plan reflects the site's topography, separating public and private areas across two levels.
A traditional ritual to honor the site and pray for safe construction.
Early construction showing quality control measures.
Pile driving for site stability.
A fusion of concrete, steel, and timber—each used where they perform best.
A light yet strong framework allows for openness and expressive form.
The intersection of RC, steel, and timber captured in one shot.
From the lower level, the home's layered volume reveals its scale and geometry.
A timber louver system referencing traditional armor, balancing light and privacy.