M Home is a minimal residence situated in Aichi, Japan, designed by Workplace Ryu Architect. Initially constructed by the grandfather of the current proprietor, who was a designer himself, the home was constructed robustly with bolstered concrete partitions to make sure his household’s security throughout his frequent absences on account of work. Mirroring his intent, the construction stays wholesome and sound, a testomony to its strong development. Regardless of the sturdiness of the home, it was challenged by the wood shed and overgrown timber on the south facet, inflicting an enclosed environment. Compounded by the growing old amenities, an unruly backyard, and insufficient parking area, the necessity for a extra accommodating residing setting and performance turned obvious. As an answer, the proprietor determined to retain the bolstered concrete (RC) construction and endure intensive renovation.
To fulfill the required space of 130 sq. meters, the RC construction itself solely coated 105 sq. meters. Due to this fact, an extra 25 sq. meters have been added to accommodate the fashionable requirements of a eating and kitchen space (16 sq. meters) and a toilet (9 sq. meters), whereas the lounge and bedrooms have been located inside the current RC construction. In a context of a cluttered setting, going through factories, residences, and busy again streets, and given the rigid nature of the wall-like construction, an revolutionary renovation strategy was wanted. The design concept was to not solely defend from the environment but in addition to create an open environment all through the home. The choice was made to increase by reshaping the south facade. The south face of the RC construction was surrounded by a wood fence alongside its full width, leaving the parking space exterior.
The western half was was a backyard, whereas the japanese half was designed to accommodate the kitchen and eating space. The eating area was designed to be open and lofty, held up by 4 wall columns, with an L-shaped sloping roof constructed over the kitchen, enveloping the residing area. The size of the sloping roof and wood fence have been decided by contemplating the route of publicity to the encompassing setting. Part of the prevailing balcony was demolished and its finish was redesigned with the identical R-shaped cross-section as the prevailing one, emphasizing the independence of the shape. As a way to make sure the balcony, new wood fence, sloping roof, and wall columns shared an equal presence, cautious consideration was given to their scales, varieties, and finishes.
Images by Takashi Uemura, Ryusuke Suzuki
