Courtyard House

Accommodating two generations under one roof, a common housing situation in Japan, gives an additional facet to the design of a house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos © Hiroshi Ueda
 
^Who: Nobuya Kashima and Aya Sato
^What: “Two-generation” residence
^Where: Tokyo
^How: Two-story steel frame construction
^{Site Area:} 1,958 square feet
^{Construction Area:} 979 square feet
^{Total Floor Area:} 1,716 square feet