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ELEMENT / Japan
APOLLO Architects & Associates Co., Ltd. / JapanFurther images
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DFA Design for Asia Awards 2025 l Gold Award l Spatial Design l Home & Residential Spaces
Courtyards of Light
Quietly poised in the southern district of Kyoto, this residence unfolds as a sculptural interplay of mass and void. Anchored by its cedar-imprinted concrete walls and broad overhangs, the architecture balances gravity with grace—each line measured, each surface imbued with restraint. The L-shaped volume opens toward sunlight and breeze, its dual facades responding to shifting elevations and streetscapes with subtle distinction. At its heart lies a sequence of courtyards—three tranquil pockets of air and light that thread through the home like pauses in a musical score. From the entrance court that welcomes visitors, to the dining garden that draws daylight deep into the kitchen, to the central patio framed by sliding glass, each void becomes both threshold and retreat. Inside, the coffered ceiling—where concrete ribs meet walnut in rhythmic precision—anchors the living space with quiet strength. Above, a transparent workspace bridges domesticity and creativity, allowing glimpses of motion and life through layers of light.
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