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Reserved Seaside Abodes

Okuwada Architects Designed a Hillside House with Seaside Views

— August 6, 2014 — Art & Design
Osaka firm Okuwada Architects Office designed a hillside house in the Japanese vacation town of Shirahama. The single-bedroom home features a glazed wall that looks towards the Pacific Ocean.

The home is built on forested, sloping terrain, with the exception of the fourth elevation, which looks towards the ocean. The architects didn't want the home to visually intrude on the beautiful surroundings, so they decided on an understated single-storey profile and a pitched roof. Architect Takeshi Okuwada explains, "Like drawing a line along the mountains, I set the height of the house to feel the beauty of the horizon of the sea."

The home is oriented towards the south end of the site, making it so that one is walking towards the ocean when approaching from the north. The facade that faces the water is, for the most part, glazed to optimize for the view.
Trend Themes
1. Glazed Wall - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in architectural design by incorporating large glazed walls to maximize scenic views.
2. Understated Single-storey Profile - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in residential construction by focusing on minimalistic and low-rise designs that blend with natural surroundings.
3. Pitched Roof - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in roofing technology by creating innovative and efficient pitched roof designs.
Industry Implications
1. Architectural Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity in architectural design by exploring new materials and techniques for creating large glazed walls and understated single-storey profiles.
2. Residential Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity in residential construction industry by developing sustainable and minimalistic designs that integrate harmoniously with the natural environment.
3. Roofing Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the roofing technology sector by creating new and efficient designs for pitched roofs that enhance aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency.
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