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curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by ota archistudio

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Ota Archistudio unveils mountain getaway in japan

Japanese Ota Archistudio presents Santrokudo, a residence designed for weekend getaways in Ishinomaki, Japan. Located at the foot of the mountains, in a region facing depopulation and aging residents, the house aims to become a community hub. The structure features wood as the main material, warming up the interior and connecting the building with the surrounding forest. The wooden beams form a 3D roof, realized through minor adjustments in the angles of the beams across each span, a technique expertly executed by local craftsmen. The curved roof follows the ridgeline of the mountain, with its glossy finish. vaguely reflecting the activities happening inside and the surroundings. 

curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by ota archistudio
all images by Kusunoki Tomomasa, courtesy of Ota Archistudio

a curved glossy roof reflects activities inside Santrokudo

Based in Sendai and Tokyo, OTA ArchiStudio encloses Santrokudo inside two layers of sliding glass doors. These doors include glass panels that softly diffuse light and air, connecting indoors with outdoors. The structure is predominantly crafted from wood, except the roof, which introduces a contrasting material to the design. Inside, warm wooden flooring and finishes create an inviting atmosphere, while the facade, accented with wooden levers, complements the natural aesthetic, blending the building with its surroundings.

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curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by ota archistudio
Ota Archistudio presents Santrokudo

curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by ota archistudio
the residence serves as a weekend getaway in Ishinomaki, Japan

curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by ota archistudio
located at the foot of the mountains, in a region facing depopulation and aging residents

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curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by ota archistudio
the house aims to become a community hub

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