Innovative Flood-Resistant Urban Design | The Perfect Balance of Privacy, Sustainability and Design

Welcome to Archinest! In this episode, we explore Murakoshi House, a thoughtfully designed urban home in Ota City, Japan, by S Design Farm. Situated on a pentagon-shaped corner lot, this two-story + loft wooden house is a perfect blend of privacy, ventilation, and flood-resistant design.

To adapt to its unique site conditions, the architects minimized outer openings while incorporating a large external atrium for natural light and airflow. The trapezoidal living-dining area enhances spatial perception, while a high foundation ensures protection from flooding. With high insulation performance (Ua 0.37), heat-exchange ductless ventilation, and smart home technology, this house offers a sustainable and energy-efficient living experience.

From its monolithic exterior to its versatile parking space, Murakoshi House demonstrates how urban homes can be both resilient and beautifully designed. Join us as we take a closer look at this architectural masterpiece!

Architects: S Design Farm | https://www.archdaily.com/office/s-de...
Area: 122 m²
Year: 2021
Photographs: Koichi Torimura | https://www.archdaily.com/photographe...
Lead Architects: Hiroki Watanabe, Takeshi Shikauchi
Construction: Enaka Construction
Structural Design And Panning: Tetsuya Tanaka
Site Supervisor: Eiichi Ikeda
Estimator: Kentaro Ito
Model Making: Masayuki Saito , ain
Carpentry: Takao Takei, Tsubasa Shirai
City: Ota City
Country: Japan

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