U House in Komazawa
*住居と仕事の場を同時に内包する住宅は、どのようにして生活と職能を空間的に調停できるのか。
*How can a residence that incorporates both living and working functions spatially mediate between daily life and professional practice?

U House in Komazawa

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This residence, designed for a family running a wooden furniture business, transforms a 20-year-old reinforced concrete building into a space resembling a 'jubako', a Japanese tiered box. Each floor's carefully chosen flooring materials symbolize different tastes, reflecting the company's wood craftsmanship heritage. The design creates unique, comfortable spaces for both the family and the furniture, merging traditional and modern aesthetics. This approach makes the house a living gallery, showcasing the natural beauty of wood and the family's dedication to the craftmanship, blending their life and work harmoniously.