As a light well for a courtyard (tsuboniwa) created through ingenuity in floor planning, lifestyle values, and design sensitivity.

Creating living spaces that bring richness to life

through the power of architectural design...

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A well-thought-out home,

when you build a "house",

life becomes enjoyable.

Living with a courtyard...

Blessings from the sky,

light and wind,

can be brought

fully into the interior.

If you are building in a place

with a large garden and a sense of openness, that is one thing,

but if that is not the case,

for example, if it is along a road

There are cases where

the surrounding scenery

is not something you want to look at.

Depending on the

surrounding conditions of the planned construction site...

The concept of a house with a courtyard.

When surrounding elements

or scenery are limited,

there are various design variations,

such as making the floor plan of the house L-shaped,

or if there is enough space,

making it a U-shaped floor plan.

There are many options.

If that is also difficult,

a "bath court," which is a garden exclusively for the bathroom, or

an image of an expanded courtyard

can also be used.

By installing large openings (large windows)

facing such a courtyard,

the interior and exterior spaces connect,

bringing spaciousness and

a sense of openness to the interior.

It is also possible to create an open interior

without actively using

window treatments

such as curtains or roller blinds...

That is how much "field of view" affects the comfort of living and

It means having an influence, whether in a good or bad sense, on the impression.

The act of providing a courtyard.

To provide a courtyard.

While ensuring privacy,

thinking about a comfortable living environment.

By providing a "courtyard",

an environment where it is easy to bring in light and wind.

A courtyard is,

a space surrounded by buildings,

without a roof.

Even though it is outdoors,

it becomes possible to create a space

where privacy is maintained.

In urban areas and residential districts,

There are many areas where buildings

are built close together,

and if windows (openings) for lighting

are placed in a sunny direction,

it conversely makes it easier

for the interior to be seen from the outside,

so it inevitably becomes difficult

to maintain privacy.

In residential design,

the challenge is to install

windows (openings) that can achieve

both brightness and privacy,

considering their size and opening method,

in the appropriate position and condition.

Thinking of it in that sense,

a courtyard is very effective

for keeping the interior bright.

Of course, not too bright,

and with a sense of moderation,

and a comfortable level of darkness depending on the time of day.

By creating a floor plan

that surrounds a courtyard,

sunlight can be

brought into the building,

and conversely, it is easier to adjust the sunlight to some extent,

allowing the residents

to also

become more conscious

of the meaning of openness in their daily lives.

Part of the residential floor plan

is designed in a U-shape,

and on the parts facing the exterior,

vertical wooden louvers are installed.

Then, the wooden louvers will,

It also serves as an accent to the exterior,

letting in light and wind

through the gaps between the louvers into the room.

By placing windows (openings)

facing that courtyard,

while bringing light and wind into the house,

privacy is also...

The way you spend your time also creates a 'soft'

spatial beauty,

and like a kaleidoscope or

the laws of a sundial,

the movement of shadows

allows you to gently

feel the passage of time...

By designing the meaning of the space,

the quality of comfort

will improve significantly.

Carefully shaping your lifestyle

Creating enjoyment and value

The potential of spatial design

Why not consider building a home

that lets you savor its charm?

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Yamaguchi Architectural Design Office
Architect Tetsuo Yamaguchi

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