A modern holiday home in the middle of the forest blends harmoniously into the surroundings - the architectural work of art was inspired by the typical Japanese villa, but the traditional concept has been modernized. The interplay between architecture and nature inspired the architects at Sugawaradaisuke for their project - projections in the facade give the building an interesting silhouette, generous glass fronts allow plenty of sunlight into the interior, and a small wooden terrace with a swing invites you to relax. The two-story house was built on multiple levels, allowing seamless transition between the different living areas. Each level fulfills several functions at the same time and thus ensures optimal living comfort even in limited living space.
Holiday home in the middle of the forest combines traditional Japanese architecture with modern spatial concepts
The compact building volume is inspired by the traditional Japanese holiday home - the gable roof and the two floors, the wooden-clad facade and the small wooden terrace in front of the entrance are typical of Asian architecture. The upper floor forms a protective roof over the ground floor for the wooden terrace with swing. The light wood grain of the terrace provides an attractive color contrast to the otherwise dark facade. At the same time, the terrace offers thePossibility to spend time outdoors, well protected from wind, sun and rain. Floor-to-ceiling tall glass doors create a seamless connection between the outdoor and indoor spaces. The large windows characterize the wooden facade and bringa modern touchinto architecture. On the second floor, the house is closed to the nearby building - the orientation protects the private area of the residents, while at the same time the building opens up to the nearby forest through generous glazing and offers panoramic views of the beautiful surroundings.
Wooden terrace with swing ensures an optimal holiday feeling
The small wooden terrace with a swing ensures that the residents have the perfect holiday feeling - so the whole family can sit down together on the weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather. Since the house is on a slope, there is just enough storage space under the terrace for firewood. The terrace was built from local woods, which were then weatherproofed with special oils.
Multifunctional living area redefines the open space concept
The living area was designed according to the minimalist trends - the rooms and levels flow seamlessly into one another. Noble materials such as granite tiles at the entrance, wooden floors in the living area and metal on the walls determine the appearance of the interior design. The architects deliberately avoided almost all furniture - instead, the floor and stairs fulfill several functions - for example, the stairs can be used as a reading corner by the window. Next to theKitchen with adjacent dining tableA comfortable seating area was designed for the family - a sofa, small bookshelf and comfortable leather armchair invite you to relax after dinner. The Danish fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere and loosens up the minimalist look of the interior. The sleeping area with a double bed, wardrobe and direct access to the bathroom is visually separated from the living area by a partition - but the architects specifically chose not to use an interior door. The absolute highlight indoors is on the ground floor - a sauna offers the opportunity to relax the body after a long day at work.
Project by:Sugawaradaisuke
