Charred Cedar House by Tetsuya Nakazono / naf architect & design

The site is located in a district where many traditional sake breweries preserve good old Japanese street with plaster and charred cedar walls. In winter, during sake brewing season, a cloud of steam comes out from red brick chimneys of the breweries and the scent of sake wafts in the air. “Charred Cedar House” stands in such neighborhood.

Fence made of charred cedar shields three sides of the plot to save the privacy; east side from an adjacent house, north and south side from public parking where cars come and go around the clock. West side of the house borders directly nostalgic street of traditional houses and brewery warehouses of white stucco. The house remains open to the street to blend in the scene although trees may be planted in the future.

Designer: Tetsuya Nakazono / naf architect & design, Location: Hiroshima, Japan, Image Credits: © Noriyuki Yano / Nacasa & Partners, Information: Source