House of Light and Wood

[ad_1] Photography: Toshihisa Ishii; courtesy Ar. Masahiko Sato . Ar. Masahiko Sato introduces the warmth of wood in this refurbishing exercise in Miyazaki city on Kyushu Island in Japan. The architect first sets out to dispel the coldness of concrete – the envelope that wraps the independent residence. Ushering in the use of wood, he chisels out a warm living area overlooking the garden and a double-height dining area that connects to the upper level of the two-storey residence, with a feeling of camaraderie. . Simultaneously addressing thermal insulation and a warm aesthetic, wood freely wraps the false ceiling in […]