ELEMENT住宅,京都 / APOLLO Architects & Associates Co., Ltd.
ELEMENT住宅位于京都南部一片静谧的住宅区内。L形场地临接两条道路,地势存在高差,南北两侧立面也各具特色。主立面由大尺度的悬挑和朝南的大窗构成,外包混凝土墙面保留了杉木模板的肌理;而次立面则以有力的悬挑造型为特征,在其下方形成柱脚架空的车库空间。
ELEMENT stands in a quiet residential area in the southern part of Kyoto. The L-shaped plot, which faces two roads, features a change in elevation and distinct facades on the north and south sides.The main facade is characterized by a large overhang with a wide southern-facing window, enclosed by a concrete wall imprinted with cedar-board formwork. The secondary façade is distinguished by its powerful cantilevered appearance, which allows for a pilotis-style garage area.
▼住宅外观,exterior view of the house

▼鸟瞰,aerial view

主入口通向一个两层通高的中庭空间,南北两侧高窗引入充足自然光,迎面则是一个温馨的入口小庭院,营造出亲切的迎宾氛围。家庭起居区坐落在这个通高空间中,与三个尺度各异的庭院相互环绕:除了入口庭院外,厨房与餐厅区域设有一个可将光线引至厨房深处的内庭;核心区域则是带有座椅和全开滑门的中央庭院。每一个庭院都为住宅空间增添了独特体验。
The main entrance opens into a two-story atrium space, where light streams in from high windows positioned on both the north and south sides. Guests are warmly welcomed by a cozy entrance courtyard visible directly ahead.The family living area, located within the atrium space, is complemented by a total of three courtyards of various sizes. In addition to the entrance courtyard, there is a courtyard in the kitchen and dining area that draws natural light all the way in to the back of the kitchen, as well as a central courtyard equipped with a bench and full-opening sliding doors. Each of these distinct courtyards makes a unique contribution to the spatial experience within the home.
▼主入口,the main entrance


▼二层通高中庭,the double-height space

▼生活空间,living space


▼主要生活空间面向庭院,the main living space facing the courtyard


▼室内一隅,corner of interior

▼庭院,courtyard

二层设有办公与会议区域,以及健身设施,构成理想的远程办公基地。从起居室的通高空间望向上方,可透过玻璃看到工作或锻炼中的家人,营造出兼顾效率与健康的生活氛围。起居空间的天花由混凝土肋梁与内嵌的胡桃木实木板组成格栅状的视觉结构,不仅形成了鲜明的节奏与和谐感,也为室内设计定下基调。
The second-floor workspace is equipped with dedicated office and meeting areas as well as fitness facilities, providing a perfect base for remote work. From the living room’s atrium, one can look up through the glass to catch a glimpse of people engaged in work or physical training, creating an atmosphere that promotes both productivity and well-being.
Additionally, the ceiling features a visually striking combination of concrete ribs and recessed solid walnut panels, creating a coffered effect that spans the entire living space. This element not only introduces a distinctive rhythm and harmony but also serves as the foundation for the interior design of the space.
▼厨房,kitchen

▼二层办公区域,upper floor office area

私密空间与湿区集中布置在次入口一侧,而起居、餐厅及户外空间则围绕主入口展开。ELEMENT在不同生活场景间自然过渡,串联起一段独特的生活叙事,为实现生活与工作的平衡提供了范式。
Private rooms and wet areas are concentrated near the secondary entrance, while public areas such as the living and dining rooms and outdoor spaces are laid out near the main entrance. ELEMENT subtly integrates these various scenes of daily life to create a unique narrative, serving as a model for an environment where life and work are in perfect balance.
▼外观夜景,night view of exterior



▼室内夜景,night view of interior



Architect Information
APOLLO Architects & Associates Co., Ltd.
5-11-23 Minamiaoyama, Minato ward Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
Phone : +81-3-6433-5095
E-mail : info@kurosakisatoshi.com
URL : http://www.kurosakisatoshi.com/
Credit Information
Architecture : Satoshi Kurosaki / APOLLO Architects & Associates Co., Ltd.
Photography : Masao Nishikawa
Videographer : Seiya Aoki
Project Outline
Location : Uji City. Kyoto
Date of completion : 2024.12
Principal use : Private housing
Structure: Reinforced concrete
Site area: 390.85 m2
Scale: 2 storeys above ground
Building area: 189.53 m2
Total floor area: 290.94 m2 (177.94 m2 / 1F, 113.00 m2 / 2F)
Design period: 2021.03 – 2023.09
Construction period: 2023.09 – 2024.12
Structural engineer: Motoi Nomura Structures (Motoi Nomura)
Facility engineer: Sakamaki Facility Design Office (Hiroyuki Sakamaki)
Lighting design: Ripple design (Ken Okamoto)
Construction: Tanaka Construction Co., Ltd.
Material Information
Exterior Finish: Cedar wood formwork exposed concrete, Exposed concrete
Floor: Tile flooring, Oak wood flooring
Wall: Tile, Acrylic emulsion paint
Ceiling: Walnut
Lighting: LED














