K House
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Architect
Shogo Aratani Architect & Associates

Project
K House
Osaka / Japan, 2008
Description
When we designed this two-family home to replace an older structure, we left a cherry blossom tree standing in the garden as a way to link the new building with the residents’ memories of their old home. Aluminum louvers create an intermediate boundary between the exterior and interior while also bringing a range of moods to the façade.