Architect Kawashima Mayumi designed this irregularly shaped home for a family in Kobouchizawa, Japan.
Sitting on a southern slope of the Yatsugatake mountains, the house is oriented so that each room faces a different mountain or woodland view. Thanks to a radial plan, a variety of different peaks (Mount Fuji, Mount Kaikoma and Mount Kisokama) are visible, earning it the appellation 'House for Viewing Mountains.'
Mayumi explains, "Since it is not an urban site, there are almost no external factors determining the design, so we could decide the form from the interior. We decided the position of windows on the outer wall by thinking about which mountains [the family] will want to look at from their windows. And we subdivided the room sequentially."
Multi-View Mountain Homes
This Irregularly Shaped Home Offers Seven Viewpoints
Trend Themes
1. Multi-view Residential Architecture - The trend of multi-view residential architecture provides opportunities for architects to create unique designs that optimize natural views and scenery.
2. Radial Plan Homes - The use of a radial plan in residential architecture creates opportunities to maximize the number of different natural views that can be seen from a single home.
3. Focused Design - Designing homes in response to the specific needs of clients, such as a desire for scenic views, presents an opportunity for architects to create homes uniquely tailored for their occupants.
Industry Implications
1. Residential Architecture - The multi-view mountain home trend presents an opportunity for architects to create homes that optimize natural views for their occupants.
2. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers can capitalize on the multi-view mountain home trend by showcasing unique designs that offer scenic views, which can increase property value and attract buyers.
3. Interior Design - The multi-view mountain home trend presents an opportunity for interior designers to create decor and furniture that complement the natural scenery visible from the home's various viewpoints.