親密さとドラマチックさを兼ね備えたファミリーハウス | Nest

親密さとドラマチックさを兼ね備えたファミリーハウス | Nest

The light that enters through irregular openings in the walls and ceiling creates patterns of shadow on the polished concrete floor, transporting us to a space that transcends conventional architecture. This play of light and shadow known as komorebi filters sunlight through the trees and the houses’s openings, highlighting natural textures and reinforcing the continuous sense of connection between the interior and the surrounding forest. Located at the foot of a mountain in Onamichi, Japan, Nest sits on a steep site surrounded by lush vegetation. [Music] Its architecture takes the form of a nest symbolizing shelter and a deep connection with nature. Here the boundaries between inside and outside seem to dissolve allowing the house to become an integral part of the forest around it. [Music] [Music] At the entrance, we are greeted by an internal garden with Japanese maples whose roots extend vertically through the different levels of the house. This garden is not merely an aesthetic element, but an extension of nature that penetrates the interior, creating a sense of continuity between the built environment and the natural landscape. [Music] Circulation within the house is fluid and continuous. The lower level, partially embedded in the ground, resembles an antill or subterranean nest, providing a sense of shelter and protection. Above [Music] it, a floating wooden volume covers the nest on the ground, creating a symbolic connection between the two levels. [Music] The house is organized across two main levels. The lower floor contains bedrooms, storage, and an internal garden, while the upper floor houses the living area, additional bedrooms, a study, and a slightly sunken kitchen. Changes in levels subtly define and separate different functions, creating a sense of discovery as we move through the house. [Music] The structure is predominantly wood with a Douglas fur frame encased in plywood panels. [Music] Large openings allow abundant natural light to fill the interior spaces, offering views of the surroundings. Nest’s atmosphere is defined by tranquility and harmony with nature. Light filtered through the trees creates dynamic patterns inside, while natural ventilation provides thermal comfort. Raw materials and rustic textures contribute to a feeling of warmth and connection with the exterior environment. [Music] Forever. [Music] At the end of the journey, it becomes clear that nest is more than just a building. It is an extension of the forest around it. Its form, materials, and spatial organization create a space that is at once modern and timeless, functional and poetic. It exemplifies how architecture can offer a shelter that is simultaneously part of nature and a refuge for its inhabitants. [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music]

Discover Nest by UID Architects, a stunning timber house in Onomichi, Japan, where architecture seamlessly blends with nature. Perched at the foot of a mountain, this unique home features a nest-inspired design, large openings that flood interiors with natural light, and a floating wooden volume connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Explore its two-level layout with a sunken lower floor, internal garden, and flowing circulation that enhances the sense of harmony and tranquility. Perfect for lovers of modern architecture, sustainable design, and innovative homes in forested landscapes.

Credits, facts:

Architects: UID architects – Keisuke Maeda and Toru Shigehiro
Consultants: Konishi
Structural Engineers: Yasutaka Konishi, Takeshi Kaneko
Structural: K-style – Kouso Katayama
Mechanical: Toshiya Ogino
Environment Design Office: Toshiya Ogino
Masaru Kitamura, landscape
General contractor: Home Co., Ltd.－Masafumi Ichikawa and Akihiro Hosoya
Structural system: reinforced concrete, timber
Used materials: cedar, exterior; concrete, structural plywood, interior
Site area: 362.00㎡
Built area:81.22㎡
Total floor area : 121.45㎡
Date of completion: November, 2010
City: Onomichi
Country: Japan
Photograph: Hiroshi Ueda