Kite-Shaped House / Shuji YamadaSave this picture! Kenta HasegawaHousesKamakura, JapanArchitects: Shuji YamadaAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:92 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Kenta HasegawaManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: KYOEI LUMBER Lead Architects: Shuji Yamada More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Kite-Shaped House Reflecting Site Conditions - Built on an irregular plot in Kamakura, this house features a distinctive kite-shaped floor plan. It strikes a balance between privacy and openness by using walls and approaches to blur the boundaries of the site, creating rhythm in the surrounding streetscape. Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The sustainable Itakura construction method, which allows for easy relocation and reuse of materials, is integral to the design.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Triangular shoji screens, aligned with the roofline, transform the space: when open, they divide the rooms while allowing natural light to flow in; when closed, they connect the spaces, blocking light and enhancing the spatial experience. This design seamlessly combines functionality, beauty, and adaptability to its environment.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeShuji YamadaOfficeMaterialsWoodConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on January 06, 2025Cite: "Kite-Shaped House / Shuji Yamada" 06 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025335/kite-shaped-house-shuji-yamada&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream