?nanjo villa monadnock? by kidosaki architects studio is a concrete residence perched atop a hill in japan that features expansive views of the pacific ocean. the project comprises a pair of terrace houses that allow the client to fully enjoy the rich natural environment and sweeping panorama. set on a summit higher than the surrounding hills, the building and its site can be accessed via a ramp that cuts through a block of okinawan limestone. ?the ramp brings about an uplifting feeling as if you are being pulled into okinawa?s open blue sky,? notes hirotaka kidosaki, founder of the japanese architecture studio. two exposed concrete walls that extend dynamically from northwest to southeast frame the sky and sea into a vertical scenery.
45g photography © junji kojima the site of ?nanjo villa monadnock? is on a small hill overlooking the pacific ocean in nanjo city, with views that focus on the horizon that separates the sky from the sea. kudaka, an island considered to be sacred since ancient times, can be seen to the east. ?the sweeping panorama allows us to appreciate the scenery throughout the day, from sunrise over kudaka to sunset in the western ocean,? says hirotaka kidosaki of kidosaki architects studio about the villa?s surroundings. except for the adjoining property on the east side, all areas connected to the road are on a cliff. the ramp secures access on the west side, where elevation difference was minimal. the approach to the building is designed as a narrow c...