DOMA is a type of space in traditional Japanese architecture that is lower than the rest of the interior space. It is usually connected to the outdoor part of the house and is used for storage or other activities that happen outdoors.
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From the architect: In the past, DOMA was used to refer to agricultural tools and even small workplaces used by craftsmen. Today, DOMA has been changed to an entry porch in new residential buildings, and the new project in Kamakura designed by KiKi ARCHi and TAKiBI explores and extends the form of DOMA in the contemporary house through a specific design language. In this way, it expresses its relationship to nature, city, and living.
People's lives are always changed by a variety of things, even for the owner of this house. He thought a lot during the pandemic, and decided that he and his family should move away from the city, to live like kids again. Then, Kamakura, just an hour's drive from Tokyo, with its beautiful coastline, historical sites, and longing for pleasure and freedom, became their new home. And this new chapter of life will be carried by a beautiful place - DOMA House.
The house is located in a quiet alley close to the sea. It is between two streets with a height difference, so the sea breeze from the south can flow in and affect the house. The architects wanted the house to be open and flow, so they created an "interacting house" that can interact with the streets, neighborhood, and nature.
The first floor is where the family spends a lot of time, including the courtyard, semi-outdoor corridor, living room, dining room, and kitchen. The second floor has bedrooms and bathrooms arranged circularly, and the central void structure brings in more sunlight and air circulation. This makes the second floor more interesting and fun to spend time in.
The house was built using a combination of concrete and traditional Japanese wooden structures. The craftsmen who built it used experience and combined all of the materials to build it in two days. The facade of the building is made out of grey cement siding, which has a beautiful texture. The roof has a clever double-eave that makes the traditional "herringbone" shape hidden from view. This provides an interesting contrast to the surrounding houses.
The wood used in the living room adjusts the temperature, the second floor has wooden grilles as the floor, and large sliding wooden doors create a warm and rustic feeling. There are also some geometric details, such as the grid of fiberglass screen, crossing steel lines, which are unified under the white color, more decorative, and modern. These details create "geometric gaps" in the space, which let light and wind flow through.
The "DOMA House" is a new model of neighborhood relations and coexistence. The stair without guardrails can help the 7 years old child learn their body judgment and feedback awareness. The priorities of life are changing, and each member of the family is finding new pleasures. The child made new friends, they played together in the semi-outdoor space called by "shortcut." The host started to take surfing lessons, and the hostess often appeared to read and practice yoga in the living room. This house brings a lot of pleasure, and vitality to life and the neighborhood, allowing more people to open up a part of their home to neighbors and the city. Not long ago, another neighbor planned to build a new passageway where the road connects, and welcome people to visit as often as possible.
Architect: KiKi ARCHi and TAKiBI
Location: Kanagawa, Japan
Year: 2021
Director: Yoshihiko Seki
Design Team: Saika Akiyoshi, Akihiko Tochinai, Kiyo Sato
Site Area: 165 sqm
Building Area: 145 sqm
Photography: Koji Fujii
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