dai nagasaka / méga: a house in omiya

‘a house in omiya’ by dai nagasaka / méga in kyoto, japan all images courtesy dai nagasaka / méga image © kei sugino

‘a house in omiya’ by japanese atelier dai nagasaka / méga is a two-family home at a corner of a street in kyoto, japan. experimenting with the form and elements of a hirari – a traditional

japanese structure where the entrance runs parallel to the roof’s ridge – the design features an exposed wooden ceiling that peaks to the inner corner of the building.

occupying a corner lot of a three-way junction in the street, the design exhibits three faces to the road. the faceted elevation creates a private nook that accommodates a sheltered

entrance. a continuous strip of glazing wraps around the surface, balancing out the solid expression of the exterior with a slice of transparency.

with a rhythmic display of wooden beams, the interior weighs focus on the ceiling which slopes up to the southwest corner of the house. a rectangular volume has been inserted into the

layout, serving as the circulation and utility core of the residence, as well as providing structural support for the roof form. a small room is also hosted at the top of the form, providing

a private area from the communal space below. the linear window injects views of the park into the atmosphere of the living space.

site area: 106.38 m2 building area: 65.44 m2 total floor area: 125.36 m2 storeys: 2 main construction: wood