Japanese Masterpiece House Elements & Details

A collection of residential details pursued by Atsushi Fujii, Antonin Raymond, Isoya Yoshida, Junzo Sakakura, Kunio Maekawa, Junzo Yoshimura, Fumitaka Nishizawa, Kiyoshi Seike, and others.

Featuring over 300 photos and drawings, the book explores elements such as exteriors, entrances and hallways, interior spaces, gardens, windows and fittings, fireplaces, and furniture and lighting, seeking clues to the design methods of the masters of residential architecture.

[Table of Contents]
Introduction
Introduction: Insights from Japan’s Masterpiece Residences

Featured Architects and Residential Works
Atsushi Fujii: Chochikukyo
Antonin Raymond: Inoue House, Adachi Villa
Isoya Yoshida: Shikunshien, Inomata House
Junzo Sakakura: Iibashi House
Kunio Maekawa: Kunio Maekawa House
Junzo Yoshimura: Sonoda House, Wakita House
Fumitaka Nishizawa: Hirano House
Kiyoshi Seike: My House, Hodogaya House
Chronology

Exteriors
Approaches Enhancing Expectation: Kunio Maekawa House
Tunnel-like Approach: Iibashi House
Branching Approach: Inomata House
Approach to a Hilltop: Chochikukyo
Slanted Approach and Living Room Projection: Hodogaya House
Piloti Approach: Wakita House
Externally Staged Space with Plantings: Sonoda House
Connecting Corridor with a Single Wall: Shikunshien
Curving Veranda: Adachi Villa
Patio and Glass Roof: Inoue House
Accent of Copper Roof Drainage: Kunio Maekawa House
Traditional and Cultural Eaves and Projections: Iibashi House
Exterior Wall Corner Finish: Chochikukyo, Inoue House

Entrances and Hallways
Stone-paved Kifu Entrance: Shikunshien
Inner Entrance over a Waterway: Shikunshien
Small Front Garden and Entrance: Hirano House
Wooden Entrance Hall: Inomata House
Connecting Corridor to Tea Room: Inomata House
Brick Wall in Corridor: Hirano House

Interior Spaces
Log Framework and Openings: Inoue House
Living Room Framework and Fittings: Hirano House
Living Room Accepting Various Activities: Kunio Maekawa House
Dining Space on the North Side of Living Room: Kunio Maekawa House
Guest Room Corner Space: Iibashi House
Musical Room with Various Features: Sonoda House
Sofa Corner by the Window: Sonoda House
Attempt to Integrate Garden and Living Room: My House
Connected yet Partitioned Living and Dining Rooms: Hodogaya House
Living Room Surrounded by Trees: Hodogaya House

Courtyards and Garden Spaces
Organic Composition of Garden and Rooms: Hirano House
Courtyard and Openings: Inomata House, Shikunshien
Wide Veranda over the Pond: Shikunshien

Windows and Fittings
Four Large Doors Adjusting Indoor-Outdoor Connection: Iibashi House
Openings Leading View to the Garden: Inomata House
Large Opening in the Corner of Living Room without Columns: Shikunshien
Fusion of Old and New in Lower Room and Upper Room: Shikunshien
Open Corner Veranda: Chochikukyo
Offset Fittings from Column Center: Adachi Villa
Opening in Study Corner to Garden: Inomata House Extension
Overlooking Opening from Living Room: Iibashi House
Floating Effect of Living Room Opening: Sonoda House
Comfortably Designed Window Corner: Wakita House
Horizontal Continuous Windows and Small Ventilation Windows on Veranda: Chochikukyo
High Windows with Shoji Screens in Living Room: Inoue House
Ventilation Window in Living Room Bringing Wind and Greenery: Hodogaya House
Yukimi Shoji and Transom Creating Light Gradation: Shikunshien
Windows in Japanese Room Bringing Different Qualities of Light: Inomata House
Ground Window in Secluded Room Floating in Darkness: Chochikukyo
Various Slit Windows: Hirano House
Four Skylights Protruding from Roof: Hirano House
Rotating Door Enhancing Expectation and Space Impression: Kunio Maekawa House
Quarter Circle Opening as Dining Room Partition: Chochikukyo
Fusuma Stored within Walls: Shikunshien
Concealing Fittings: Chochikukyo, Kunio Maekawa House, Shikunshien
Handgrip with Overlapping Washi Paper: Adachi Villa

Fireplaces
Black Fireplace Wall as Living Room Core: Iibashi House
Fireplace Dominating Space: Wakita House
Two Fireplaces with Different Expressions: Inoue House, Adachi Villa
Small Fireplace in Sofa Corner: Sonoda House

Built-in Furniture
Furniture Designed to Match Floor Plan: Wakita House
Furniture Indicating Kitchen’s Independence: Wakita House
Small Serving Hatch Enhancing Dining: Kunio Maekawa House
Highly Functional Serving Counter: Adachi Villa
Floating Shelf: My House
Storage Shelf Gently Partitioning Living Room and Corridor: Inoue House
Box Shelf in Bedroom: Adachi Villa
Box Shelf in Patio: Inoue House
Desk with Opening: Chochikukyo

Movable Furniture and Lighting
Movable Tatami: My House
Armchair Designed to Suit Situation: Chochikukyo
Lighting Matching Orientation and Lattice Pattern: Chochikukyo
Lighting Efficiently Delivering Light: Chochikukyo
Three Round Light Fixtures of Different Sizes: Chochikukyo
Furniture and Lighting in Chochikukyo: Chochikukyo
Ceiling-integrated Lighting: Shikunshien, Inomata House
Highly Operable Bed Couch: Inoue House

References
Conclusion