这个U型住宅围绕着一个内院，内院里有一棵世代珍爱的冬青桂花。它的设计使人们可以从房子的任何地方看到这棵树，包括客厅、餐厅、前门和日式房间。
This u-shaped home surrounds an inner courtyard containing a holly osmanthus that has been cherished for many generations. It is designed to allow the tree to be viewed from any part of the house including the living room, dining room, the front entrance, and Japanese-style room.
日式榻榻米房间计划作为一个客房使用。虽然它遵循了某些传统的方面，如所用木材的尺寸和入口处的垂直长度，但通过使用尽可能少的部件来保持外观的简洁，目的是让人们的目光自然地被窗外的绿色植物吸引到tokonoma（凹室）的右边。为了保持庄重的外观，电子设备是功能性的，但通过将其融入建筑而保持谨慎。
The Japanese-style tatami room is planned to be used as a guest room. While it follows certain traditional aspects such as the sizes of the wood used and vertical length of the entranceway, by using as few parts as possible to keep the appearance simple, the aim is for one’s gaze to naturally be drawn to the greenery beyond the window to the right of the tokonoma (alcove). To maintain a dignified look, electronic equipment is functional yet kept discreet by integrating it into the architecture.
生活区是为家庭的日常活动设计的。它是用精加工和细节创造的，给人一种 “柔软 “的感觉，以适应日常生活。开放式天花板周围的区域被设计为家庭放松、玩耍、烹饪和用餐的聚集区。用于看电影娱乐的屏幕通过使用木材和钢铁的组合成功地、圆滑地隐藏了起来。
The living area is designed for the family’s daily activities. It is created with finishing and details that give a sense of “softness” to accommodate the everyday life. The vicinity around the open ceiling is designed to be the gathering area for the family to relax, play, cook and dine in. The screen used for watching movies for fun was successfully and sleekly concealed by using a combination of wood and steel.
尊重祖先，珍惜现在，并与未来相连。
将紧缩的信息传授给今天自由灵活的生活空间。
Respecting ancestors, cherishing the present, and connecting to the future.
Imparting the message of austerity into the free and flexible living space of today.
用于装修的材料是硅藻土、大理石粉、和纸（由草和树纤维制成的日本纸）墙纸和实木。绝缘材料是用纤维素纤维制成的。通过在整个建筑中使用天然材料，一个健康的环境已经被创造出来。
Materials used for the finishing are diatomite, marble flour, washi (Japanese paper made of grass and tree fibers) wallpaper, and solid wood. Insulation is made with cellulose fiber. By using natural materials throughout the building, a healthy environment has been created.
Architects: Takashi Okuno & Associates
Area: 314 m²
Year: 2016
Photographs: Shigeo Ogawa
Manufacturers: Toto, Acor, Tatami
Country：Japan