Japanese architect Kazunori Fujimoto designed the 'House in Tajiri,' a raw concrete residence located on the Fukuyama seafront.
Previously, a traditional, four-room farmhouse occupied the site. Fujimoto based his redesign on the calculation of the original structure, hoping to create his new, concrete home in the traditional form of the farmhouse.
The home is comprised of two volumes, which overlap to fit into the modest 98-square-meter plan. One volume is one storey, the other two; however, both volumes feature a square shape. Perhaps the most interesting feature about the volumes, however, is the way they interact with the interior space; specifically, the exterior walls extend into the home, functioning as dividing walls among the rooms of the house.
Raw Concrete Residences
The House in Tajiri is a Concrete Farmhouse
Trend Themes
1. Raw Concrete Residences - Create innovative designs using raw concrete as the primary material for residential construction.
2. Traditional Farmhouse Redesign - Revamp traditional farmhouse structures with modern materials and design elements while maintaining their original form and heritage.
3. Extended Exterior Walls - Explore the concept of exterior walls extending into interior spaces to create unique and functional divisions within a house.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can leverage raw concrete as a sustainable and visually striking material in residential construction projects.
2. Construction - Contractors and builders can specialize in revamping traditional farmhouses, combining heritage and modern aesthetics.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can experiment with the concept of extending exterior walls into interior spaces to redefine room divisions and create a seamless flow.