minako wakasa's rural farmhouse references american shaker architecture

located in japan’s shiga prefecture, this rural dwelling named ‘farmhouse’ references the simple and reserved nature of american shaker architecture.

designed by minako wakasa in collaboration with motoaki sano, the home’s interior is organized around a wood burning stove, with solid timber flooring extending throughout the plan. complementing this use of natural materials, iron, glass and fabric have all been utilized to ensure a comfortable and hospitable living environment for the client and their family.

 

the home’s entrance is found between two protruding metal-clad volumes

 

the use of different types of timber continues throughout the design

 

the home’s interior is organized around a wood burning stove

 

natural materials ensure a comfortable and hospitable living environment

 

timber surfaces extend throughout the plan, with curtains used to delineate space