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‘water cherry house’ by kengo kuma, eastern japanimage © shinkenchiku-sha located in a natural park at the top of a cliff overlooking the eastern coast, the ‘water cherry house’ by japanese
firm kengo kuma reflects the intricate delicacyof its pristine environment in the subtly decisive morphological moves of the structure. as shown in JA+U (Japan Architecture+Urbanism, the
private residence is composed of a series of gabled-roof units tied together by an exterior pathway that holds a strong relationship to a natural water feature. extremely slender metal
frames and walkways coupled with the near absence of primary structure creates the impression of flotation, emphasized by the expansive glass envelope that mirrors the sky and trees as they
disappear into the ocean’s horizon. thin wood planks define the underside of the overhanging eaves and the exterior wrap-around terraces, interrupted by the tatami-proportioned single-volume
interiors with retractable rice paper walls and patterned ceilings. walk through of the residencevideo © shinkenchiku-sha thin elements balanced by a glass-like water surface and
stonesimage © shinkenchiku-sha shallow reflecting pools integrated into the land and structureimage © shinkenchiku-sha entry into houseimage © shinkenchiku-sha living room on the top
levelimage © shinkenchiku-sha image © shinkenchiku-sha wrap-around deckimage © shinkenchiku-sha view over the lower structure and poolsimage © shinkenchiku-sha tea roomimage ©
shinkenchiku-sha retractable rice-paper and glass wallsimage © shinkenchiku-sha thin wood elements create a delicate textureimage © shinkenchiku-sha bath embedded into the ground as all the
water featuresimage © shinkenchiku-sha image © shinkenchiku-sha image © shinkenchiku-sha massimo mini I designboom feb 12, 2013