mA-style Extends a Rural Japanese Home for a Young Couple

mA-style extends a rural japanese home for a young coupleThe two parts of the complex are connected by a corridor on the west side, but separated by a garden in the middle. this distance allows the couple to contemplate the role of the two parts of the home, and mentally prepare to switch between them.tokyo-based architecture firm mA-style architects extends a typical rural japanese residence to create a separate home for a young couple.

 mA-style extends a rural japanese home for a young couple

(left): a garden provides distance between the family home and the couple’s extension
(right): a corridor at the west side of the existing house connects the two buildings
images © kai nakamura

mA-style extends a rural japanese home for a young couple

simple living spaces are finished in white — a clean palette for the young couple’s creativity
image © kai nakamura

mA-style extends a rural japanese home for a young couple

the extension is designed as a single open plan space
image © kai nakamura

mA-style extends a rural japanese home for a young couple

main living spaces for hosting occupy the original residence
image © kai nakamura

mA-style extends a rural japanese home for a young couple

view from the loft
image © kai nakamura

mA-style extends a rural japanese home for a young couple

(left): the facade during the day
(right): at night, the space is legible from outside
image © kai nakamura

mA-style extends a rural japanese home for a young couple

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