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Comfort White House

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Country	Japan
Year	2025
Award	WINNER
Affiliation	Ichiekensho Co., Ltd.
Designer	Chikako Matsuo
English	The house has a simple and sophisticated design based around white, and the elegant and warm feel of the tiled wall that runs from the entrance porch to the entrance hall provides a warm and natural flow line that welcomes family and visitors. The number of windows has been deliberately kept to a minimum to ensure privacy, while the ingenious lighting design ensures that the interior always feels bright and open. The warmth of the space and the refined quality of the house create a sense of comfort for the occupants.
Native	この白を基調としたシンプルで洗練されたデザインの住宅の外観は無駄を省いたミニマルな北欧風の美しさが特徴的です。周囲の自然や街並みに調和しながらも独自の存在感を放っています。玄関アプローチから玄関ホールまで続くタイルの壁が上品で温かな雰囲気を演出し屋内へと自然に導く動線が心地よさを生み出し家族や来客を温かく迎え入れます。窓の数はあえて控えめにしプライバシーを重視しつつも採光に工夫を凝らして室内は常に明るさと開放感を感じられる設計になっています。リビングには柔らかな光が差し込み季節に関係なく家全体に温もりを感じられる空間に仕上げられています。居心地良さを生み出し静かな安らぎと洗練された上質感を併せ持つ住宅です。
Website	www.ichiekensho.co.jp/
Positive Comments
Judging Comments	The house’s refined simplicity has been highly praised for its elegant balance of warmth and privacy. The tiled wall, extending from the entrance porch to the hall, creates a seamless and inviting flow, while carefully placed lighting ensures a bright, open atmosphere despite minimal windows. This thoughtfully designed interplay of materials, light, and spatial composition enhances both comfort and sophistication, offering residents a harmonious living experience.