River Sea

Villa for Kawazoe Junichiro

The site is located near the estuary. The plan divides the building into three main uses. The three buildings are kept apart by the courtyard. The path runs through the three buildings and the two courtyards, connecting the spaces. On the flow line of the path, the boundary between the inside and the outside becomes ambiguous. The wall is covered with border tiles made from local Awaji roof tiles. In each case, it is not the traditional way of using Japanese architecture, but the way of using it as a resort in this place in Awaji. That's a fusion of architectural vernacular and modern.

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Unique Properties

The site is located on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture. The site is connected to the north and extends toward the river in the south. It is located near the mouth of the river. Since there are already buildings on the east and west neighbors, designers have set the axis(path) of the buildings north and south toward the river. The plan divides the building into three main uses. The entrance building, guest building, and main building. It is a one-story building so that the impact on the surrounding.

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residence,simple,minimal,court house,vernacular

Production Technology

We have done a lot of research on the site, clients, villas and resort hotels for this project. In doing so, we came up with the concept of a fusion of vanacular and modern. It is the only architecture that can only be found in this place. Based on that concept, we examined the exterior, interior, space, materials, and so on.

Design Challenge

Building the concept was a first-stage challenge. The question is whether to design a wonderful architecture below with few requests from clients. Also, when selecting materials, the concept was to use things in or near this place, so we visited many workshops and made selections.

Project Duration

The design and construction period is September 2019-January 2021. The site is Hyogo prefecture (Japan).

Operation Flow

In this architecture, you can enjoy a space experience and relaxation that is unique to that place. It is the material and space derived from that place.

Research

In this project, many designers participated under our supervision. Structural design, equipment design, lighting design, tile design, fabric design, furniture design, equipment design, etc. We shared the concept with them and proceeded with the project.

Inspiration

I have been thinking about timeless and minimalist design, and the relationship between the space inside and outside. In this project, the design is inspired by them and the situation of the site.

Image Credits

Photographer/Yoshiharu Matsumura

Project Overview

River Sea Villa has been a Silver winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Silver Recognition

Junichiro Kawazoe was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work River Sea Villa.

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River Sea: Timeless and Minimalist Villa Design by Junichiro Kawazoe Wins Silver A' Design Award

Junichiro Kawazoe's award-winning River Sea villa design, located in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, offers a unique fusion of vernacular and modern architecture, providing a space experience and relaxation that is unique to the area.

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