House by the Hirose River

This is a project to build a new house along the Hirose River in Maebashi, Gunma. Due to land readjustment, it was necessary to rebuild the house about ten meters away from the original residence. The site is designated as a priority area for townscape formation along the Hirose River. In order to preserve the beautiful scenery, and to create a higher quality scenery along the Hirose River for future generations, townscape maintenance is being carried out by the city government. Based on the client’s request, the exterior walls were designed to blend in with the townscape by using bricks. The kitchen and living room on the second floor have large openings on the river side so that the client can enjoy the seasons viewing the cherry blossoms and weeping willows along the river. Both the cross-section and the floor plan has slopes to lead the residents’ eyes toward the river. The building responds to the view of the Hirose River with a comfortable design that respects the history and culture of the area.