Shirasu Sakurajima, Asei Architects, Japan (2019)

Artist/Designer:

Project Location: Japan

Figure 1: Exterior of the house ( Source | Accessed : April 1, 2022 | Photographer: Daici Ano )

Figure 2: Interior bathroom ( Source | Accessed : April 1, 2022 | Photographer: Daici Ano )

Figure 3: Common/ living area ( Source | Accessed : April 1, 2022 | Photographer: Daici Ano )

Figure 4: Exterior detailing of the house ( Source | Accessed : April 1, 2022 | Photographer: Daici Ano )

Figure 5: Interior common spaces and rooms ( Source | Accessed : April 1, 2022 | Photographer: Daici Ano )

Figure 6: Exterior context ( Source | Accessed : April 1, 2022 | Photographer: Daici Ano )

Figure 7: Interior entryways ( Source | Accessed : April 1, 2022 | Photographer: Daici Ano )

Figure 8: Shirasu blocks manufacturing process ( Source | Accessed : April 1, 2022 | Photographer: Asei Architects )

Figure 9: Shirasu block material details ( Source | Accessed : April 1, 2022 | Photographer: Asei Architects )

Figure 10: Section & Elevation ( Source | Accessed : April 1, 2022 | Photographer: Asei Architects )

Style/Period(s):
Vernacular, Contemporary

Primary Material(s):
Plants, Recycled Materials, Found Objects

Function(s):
Residential Structure

Related Website(s):

https://www.archdaily.com/937786/shirasu-sakurajima-ecohouse-asei-architects

Significant Date(s):
2019

Additional Information:
This site is located in a volcanic region of Kigoshima, known as Aira caldera. Due to this, the soil over here is volcanic and ununsed. It is called shirasu, hence the name of the house. The whole house was made with shirasu blocks, enabling it to be passive and eco friendly

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