A Silent Pause in the Verdant Calm: A Healer’s Return Home

Yokouchi Residence
Architects: Kidosaki Architects Studio
Area: 180 m²
Year: 2016
Photographs: 45g Photography - Junji Kojima
Structural Engineer: KAP, Hideyuki Hagiuda
General Contractor: Miyamura
Site Area: 1124.69 m2
Building Area: 211.59 m2
Structural System: Wood
Major Materials: exterior: Selangan-batu, interior: wooden floor(oak), spray painting
Architect In Charge: Hirotaka Kidosaki
Project Team: Haluna Kawada
City: Karuizawa
Country: Japan

The Yokouchi Residence, designed by Kidosaki Architects Studio, is a serene retreat nestled among the lush woodlands of Karuizawa, Japan. Conceived as a peaceful escape for a busy doctor and his wife, the home is set low among the trees to harmonize with its natural surroundings. Featuring deep 1.7-meter eaves and barrier-free interiors, the house invites greenery inside while offering framed views from every room. With refined details and a floating roofline, the design creates a tranquil atmosphere that merges indoor comfort with the calming beauty of the forest.