Unique Family Residence in Japan with Louvered Facade

Unique Family Residence in Japan with Louvered Facade

Japanese practice Fujiwaramuro Architects have built a single-family residence in Muko, Japan. The house is located on a fan-shaped site. Influenced by the odd footprint of the site, the architects have designed a unique facade on the west side, featuring thirteen vertical louvers.

Unique Family Residence in Japan with Louvered Facade

The sun enters the building through the louvered facade and creates an ever-changing array of shadows on the warm timber interiors. The house consists a single double-height room with a mezzanine level acting as the living area.

Unique Family Residence in Japan with Louvered Facade
Unique Family Residence in Japan with Louvered Facade
Unique Family Residence in Japan with Louvered Facade
Unique Family Residence in Japan with Louvered Facade
Unique Family Residence in Japan with Louvered Facade
Unique Family Residence in Japan with Louvered Facade
Unique Family Residence in Japan with Louvered Facade
Unique Family Residence in Japan with Louvered Facade
Unique Family Residence in Japan with Louvered Facade