
PC House by Kengo Kuma and Associates
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PC House | Mitsumasa FujitsukaThe PC House byrenownedJapanese architectKengo Kuma is a private single-storey house in eastern Japan. With strong roots in traditional Japanese temples, the program is arranged in a windmill formation, with four distinct and independent rooms originating from the center point of the design. As in traditional Japanese architecture, the natural environment is strongly associated with the dwelling throughan encircledgarden.PC House by Kengo KumaTechnical InformationTypology: Residential Projects /Private ResidencesLocation: EastJapanMaterial: BambooArea: 195 sq.m. | 2,100 sq. ft.Project year: 2013Photographs: Mitsumasa FujitsukaIt is my mission to use the kindness and delicateness that old architecture had. I believe that this mission is not easy to complete. So I am planning to work until I fall down. Kengo Kuma Architects 1Article from Kengo Kuma ArchitectsExterior View | Mitsumasa FujitsukaEngawa | Mitsumasa FujitsukaEngawa | Mitsumasa FujitsukaEngawa | Mitsumasa FujitsukaCeilings | Mitsumasa FujitsukaTransition | Mitsumasa FujitsukaBathroom | Mitsumasa FujitsukaDesign and Materiality: A Contemporary InterpretationA defining feature of the house is its seamless connection to nature. The design incorporates an enclosed garden, a hallmark of Japanese architecture, which fosters a harmonious relationship between the interior and the natural surroundings. This way, PC House becomes a tranquil sanctuary, where architecture and environment coalesce into a living, breathing entity.PC House is characterized by its thoughtful and varied use of materials. Each of the four rooms is distinguished by its own material finish, emphasizing the spaces tactile and sensory qualities. This choice of materials creates clear boundaries between the distinct volumes, while the variation in texture and finish brings richness and depth to the design. Large sliding glass doors further dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, flooding the rooms with natural light and offering unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape.The houses challenging location atop a cliff necessitated the use of lightweight construction techniques and pre-cast concrete components to ensure structural stability without compromising the aesthetic integrity of the design. Kumas attention to materiality is not just visual but also experiential. Each material was selected to enhance the occupants interaction with the space, promoting a deeper connection to the architecture and the natural world.Kengo Kumas Philosophy: Redefining ArchitectureKengo Kumas architectural philosophy revolves around erasing architecturecreating transparent, subtle, and integrated spaces. Throughout his career, Kuma has sought to dissolve architectures formality, making it nearly invisible and allowing the natural environment to take center stage. His early work (1986-1991) explored themes of collage, layering, and chaotic assembly, but in his later works, including PC House, Kuma embraced a more refined approach. The goal is to create spaces where architecture does not dominate but fades into the background, allowing nature and the lived experience to become the focus.This principle is embodied in PC House, where each design element is deliberately chosen to emphasize simplicity and fluidity. The resulting spaces invite calm, reflection, and connection to nature, embodying Kumas architectural vision as a humble, transparent presence.PC Housefrom Kengo Kuma Architects PlansFloor Plan | Kengo Kuma & AssociatesAbout Kengo KumaKengo Kuma is a celebrated Japanese architect known for his delicate, nature-integrated designs that seek to erase architecture by harmonizing built form with its environment. His work blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary techniques, often using natural materials like wood and bamboo to create light, transparent, and human-centered spaces. Kumas architecture emphasizes softness, humility, and a deep respect for place.Additional CreditsKuma, Kengo. Anti-Object: The Dissolution and Disintegration of Architecture, AA Publications, 2008.
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