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Some of the greatest architectural masterpieces occur when old meets new in interesting ways. There are many ways that this can happen and degrees to which the original elements of the home shine through. What we love about this fact is that it produces innumerable results and immense aesthetic and structural variation.
Today we will be exploring a home in Nagoya, Japan by Sakurayama-Architect-Design that is almost entirely modernised, yet the most notable detail that’s remained intact certainly has left its mark on the overall aesthetic of the façade. Specifically, we are talking about the antique gate that stands as the interface between the home’s outer wall and the courtyard. Instead of demolishing this gem, the architects drew inspiration from it. This is apparent from the very start as the smooth exterior includes a single archway, which encloses the old gate. Let’s pass through to see what lies within.
The location of the old gate is apparent right from the start. It is obvious that the architects intended to highlight the gate as a fundamental aspect of the overall façade as the rest of the home’s outer wall is utterly plain.
The archway is the most defining feature on the otherwise smooth front wall. This is a very interesting look, indeed. We love the way the pale colouring of the home stands in contrast to the bright blue sky.
As we can see, the door fits perfectly within the threshold between the exterior and the small courtyard within. Its prioritised place came as a direct request from the owners who commissioned this project.
This is a great way to honour sentimentality whilst still yielding to change. The weathered door fits nicely within the colour scheme of the rest of the home.
Beyond the exterior wall lies this lovely courtyard. The green grass and young sapling add just the right amount of colour to the white walls of the home.
There is lots of space for moving around on the grass as well as a small garden, which is situated on the inner side of the front wall. From this angle we can also see that the home features a small terrace on the second storey.
In addition to the terrace and courtyard, the design team integrates the outdoors into the living space in the form of a conservatory. Here, bespoke French windows surround the sunroom.
There is enough space inside for this room to play many different, versatile roles for the family. It can simply be used as a living space, but there is also space for a larger table or a set of lounge chairs in case they want to repurpose it in the future.
We may have entered the main home, but the prominence of the outdoors still remains. Throughout the house there are some marvellous windows that invite plenty of warm sunlight into the interiors.
This dining room provides a perfect example of what we mean. While the window treatments and colour scheme might make the room feel rather dim, the windows bathe the table and chairs in cheerful light.
The living room provides another example of the wonders a set of well-placed windows can do for illuminating a space. No lights needed here as long as the sunshine is coming through! The interior itself is cosy and simple. The floors and walls are done in neutral tones, allowing the deep blue sofa to stand out. The disco ball-inspired hanging light completes the look.
To explore another home that blends the old with the new, check out this rustic abode in Selorio.
