IWAKI HOUSE COMPETITION
Total Floor Area: 165.0 sqm
First Floor: 95.0 sqm
Second Floor: 70.0 sqmHarmony with the natural environment and the clients who will be served by this house provide the original direction of this project. The designs expression is derived from the invitation, protection and exhaustion of the nature energies of the sun and wind during the appropriate seasonal conditions and a axial wall from which the main living activity areas are supported. The summer, spring and fall wind are invited in by various walls and roofs and are exhausted though the intersection of two major linear forms. The winter sun is summoned in through the south facing glass wall. The axis wall protects the house from the cold northwesterly winter winds and houses the activities for reading and playing the piano as well as serving as a figurative spine to the major living spaces while the craft and study spaces are attached on the protective side of the wall. A sunspace is attached to these living areas and these spaces are elongated along the south axis to gather and store the sun's energy during the winter, while shading devices are used to keep the sun from penetrating during the summer season.
A sense of open structure is created by column and beam construction. In the living areas this allows for the circulation of the wind in moderate temperatures and sun penetration in the winter. It also permits the opening and closing of each room as desired for activities as well as for temperature comfort.
Additional features find the craft space with an outside access to the carport and a small open area were outside projects can be undertaken. The washing area on the second floor is provided to eliminate going up and down stairs and a deck for drying clothes in the sun as well as other activities. All these design ideas and amenities are aimed at enhancing the clients lifestyle and to aid in creating a harmony with the people and their environment.