Nestled at the foot of Mount Yatsugatake, Suashi no Ie (Barefoot House) blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with sustainable living. The design by Japanese studio Sobokuya, inspired by the iconic Kiyomizu-Dera Temple in Kyoto, features a raised stone foundation supporting the house, preventing moisture buildup and creating pathways for air circulation.
Natural materials like Yatsugatake pine and chestnut wood enhance the space’s warm, regenerative atmosphere, while large sliding doors open to align with the treetops outside, creating the feeling of finding shelter in a treehouse.
In 2021, Sobokuya began work to create the regenerative home which, from its name to its materiality and construction, embodies the owner’s penchant for connecting with the earth and walking barefoot. The kakezukuri and nuki construction methods, traditionally used to stabilize buildings on uneven terrain, were adapted for this house, ensuring stability on the challenging landscape.
The foundation itself was crafted from natural stones, with charred wooden piles driven beneath them to support soil health. Pillars were carefully hand-carved to fit the irregularities of the natural stones. Carpentry techniques were further executed with great precision, using Yatsugatake pine for the powerful beams, and featuring the studio’s original wooden fittings throughout the house.
▲ 该设计不禁让人们想起京都清水寺标志性的清水舞台
the design evokes the iconic stage of Kiyomizu-Dera Temple in Kyoto
设计师还设计有露天观景平台,给业主提供充足的户外活动空间。建筑内部应用了天窗和条形高窗,将自然光线柔和地引入室内,营造温馨的氛围。Suashi no Ie住宅的设计融合了传统与现代的设计手法,外墙用石灰粉粉刷,打造明净的建筑外观,建筑内部的粗大木梁体现了传统木结构的美感。该建筑因其完美的设计和木质材料的运用,使得人工与自然之间互为融合,遵循可再生设计原则。这种可再生设计的优点会随着时间的流逝而显现出来。
The house features solar water heaters, a wood boiler, and a custom-designed wood stove, all chosen to circulate and conserve energy efficiently, aligning with the home’s regenerative ethos. Inside, the spacious living room flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating an open, airy atmosphere. Solid chestnut wood was used for the kitchen, emphasizing the natural texture of the wood, which will age gracefully over time. Custom-made storage units blend form and function, crafted specifically to suit the household. Large sliding doors made of wood open to views that align with the treetops, giving the impression of being in a treehouse.
The expansive open deck offers an awe-inspiring outdoor space, while the skylights and narrow windows invite natural light into the home, enhancing the warm and cosy atmosphere. The exterior of Suashi no Ie combines tradition and modernity. The outer walls, finished with lime plaster, give the house a clean and bright appearance, while the wooden beams of the ceiling emphasize the traditional aesthetic. With its thoughtful design and materials, Suashi no ie fosters a continuous cycle of regeneration between people and nature, ensuring that this relationship grows and evolves as the house ages.
▲ Suashi no Ie住宅(赤脚屋)将日本传统建筑技术与可持续设计融合在了一起
Suashi no Ie (Barefoot House) blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with sustainable living
▲ 该住宅设计了木质滑动门,从门口向外望去,可看到大面积自然景观,视野开阔
from the large wooden sliding doors, the view aligns with the treetops
▲ 该住宅内部空间设计非常合理舒适,犹如树林中的庇护所
the space creating the feeling of finding shelter in a treehouse
▲ 厨房装修也采用木材,木色系成为厨房设计的亮点
solid chestnut wood characterizes the kitchen
▲ 住宅内部的各类家具经过设计师精心设计测量,外形和功能匹配度高
various custom-made storage options have been carefully designed with form and function in mind
▲ 屋顶曲木梁是Sobokuya工作室设计建筑的特点
the curved wooden beams are a characteristic of Sobokuya’s design
▲ 长条高窗设计使得室外光线柔和的照进室内
narrow windows allow soft light to filter in
▲ 建筑外墙的最外层覆有一层石灰膏
the outer walls, made from mortar, have a layer of lime plaster
▲ 该住宅的滑动门灵感来源于日本的传统滑动门做法,即由特质木材配以磨砂玻璃制成的滑动门
inspired by traditional Japanese sliding doors, crafted from select wood fitted with frosted glass slits
项目信息:
项目名称:Suashi no Ie住宅
建筑设计:Sobokuya建筑工作室
项目位置:日本
project info:
name: Suashi no Ie
architect: Sobokuya | @sobokuya.japan
location: Japan