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- Architects: Issei Suma
- Location: Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Architect In Charge: Issei Suma
- Structural Engineer: Nawaken-jm
- Area: 100.0 m2
- Project Year: 2015
- Photographs: Takumi Ota
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From the architect. The site is located at the top of the mountain ridge, which the top has been cut off and flattened by the previous owner.
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The newly-built consits of 5 huts varying in size and height which recalls the former ridge top.
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Plan
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It is a final abode for the clients – two ladies in their 60’s. A social worker and a cook – where they will give and serve the community until the end of their remaining lives.
Sections
Spaces are unembellished as a primitive hut. Concrete walls, floors and table.
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Thier kitchen is open to the public, functioning as a luchtime restaurant using local products. Meals are also delivered to elderly living alone in the local community.
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