Blending Traditional Japanese Masonry with a Unique Pyramid Design | Takamine-cho House

Takamine-cho House
Architects: Tomoaki Uno Architects
Area: 189 m²
Year: 2021
Photographs: Yasuo Hagiwara
Lead Architect: Tomoaki Uno
City: Nagoya
Country: Japan

Takamine-cho House, designed by Tomoaki Uno Architects in Nagoya, Japan, is a 189-square-meter residence completed in 2021. The project stands out for its use of traditional Japanese field masonry, a technique historically reserved for castle foundations and stone walls. Inspired by the Tenayuca pyramid in Mexico, the architect reinterpreted this method to create Japan’s first masonry-based pyramid, serving as a study room rather than a burial chamber. Construction challenges, such as the imposing scale of the stone materials, led to design adaptations, including iron-framed windows and modified flooring. Enclosed by two gardens, the house balances openness and privacy, blending historical craftsmanship with contemporary design innovation.




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