M6 House Architecture Residential by Masahiko Sato

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DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

MS : i wanted to design a building stands as a sculpture in a harmonious peaceful rural environment, aiming for an iconic architecture structure.

DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

MS : For a family can spend a good times enjoying social interaction like BBQ or private party using terrace space, living, and dining

DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?

MS : No. It is my design and I have production rights on my own

DI: What made you design this particular type of work?

MS : Clients need and my experience.

DI: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?

MS : No. no one’s influenced me for this design. I just follow my instinct.

DI: Who is the target customer for his design?

MS : Genuine Customer who needed a house for him and his family.

DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

MS : The ceiling of living room on 2nd floor which has same angle with the roof elevating towards the light　court creating a sense of openness to nature . By applying red cedar finishes on the ceiling it gives a sense of unity with the external appearance with its sense of composure. Vertical wooden shade elements in terrace balcony that connected directly to living, dining, and guest room protect each room’s privacy while maximizing natural day lighting.

DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

MS : Customer Name with shape of the design

DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

MS : I used Dra cad,Sketchup and Photoshop.

DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?

MS : The eaves and wall of each masses that is slanted towards the skies with different directions is covering the mass of the house finished in red cedar material.

DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?

MS : I finished this design with of skilled engineers, such as Structural engineer, Electrical Engineer.

DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?

MS : I used a lot technologies to protect privacy and security as well as for comfort for customer's day to day activities.

DI: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?

MS : Local environment and context is effect for this design. It helps to think about what kind of design is suitable for the place.

DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

MS : I wanted more people to know our design.

DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

MS : I learn a lot new things and new technologies due to complex of the design.

DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

MS : No, Thank you very much.