The SEKI House by Saito Satochi of SAI Architectural Design Office has the unique advantage of being surrounded by greenery while remaining accessible to the city for residents and commuters.
The two-volume home is separated by a central corridor, fronted by glass doors trimmed with wood. A large roof, spanning 9 meters and supported by 10 pillars, soars unobstructed from this central space, creating an airy and light-filled area for friends and family to gather around in. Doors and hallways branch off towards the home’s bedrooms, studies, kitchen and bathrooms, their ceiling heights reduced for a more intimate atmosphere. A minimal material palette of wood and concrete tiles were used throughout the home.
Speaking more about their architectural goals for SEKI House, the studio says: “There is a need for an architecture that can respond to the activities of people who show various expressions 24 hours a day. I hope this plan will be an architecture that shows the need for a house that can utilise various margins in various ways.” View more projects by the studio here.
Also read our past feature of SAI Architectural Design Office’s Melt House.
Photography © Norihoto Yamauchi for SAI Architectural Design Office