I'm home

Kanda clean water has been hydrating residents in the Musashino, Tokyo area from ancient times. When you cross the Kugayama bridge, near the riverhead of Inokashira pond, a nostalgic view of the town spreads before your eyes.
The owner says, "I wanted to build a neutral house which doesn't fade away after years of time". The S residence makes an impression with a contrast of white exterior walls and gray fasade. After you approach the driveway planted with maple trees, you will see the entrance courtyard. The husband, who is an industrial designer, came to know an architect Akira Hikone through media connections, and asked Hikone to design his house because Hikone's attitude towards his clients and his long-lived love for things resonated with the husband.
The theme for the S residence is the open space where you feel the "wind, light and the nature." To materialize this theme, he planned all the rooms to face the courtyard. The white walls inside the house reflect natural light, and make the wood color and texture look beautiful. The workspace for the wife who is a bag designer is established on the 1st floor where the couple's bedroom and the garage are also located. On the 2nd floor, a 26m2 big living and dining room is situated along with the bathroom. The interior is colored with various small items and furniture which reflect the couple's identity as designers.
The owner talks, "The items which we have been collecting can be laid out freely by building a house." The residence shows the residents' values and lifestyle, and is truly authentic.



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