T-Square Design Associates

下鴨神社境内にある糺の森には、神が宿っていると思わせる独特の雰囲気が漂っている。そんな糺の森を毎日眺められる場所に建つ築１００年以上の古民家。そんな古民家と運命的な出会いをしたフランス人と日本人のご夫婦からのご依頼で、この古民家を改修することになった。家族構成はご夫婦とモデルのようなお子様２人の４人家族。長い歴史の中で何度も増改築をされたとみられる家は、老朽化が激しく、かなり傷んでいた。また、ご夫婦は、その耐震性を非常に気にされていたので、先ずは耐震補強を含め、傷んでいる箇所の補修を最優先した上で、これから先の新たな歴史を刻む為のプランを模索した。家に人を招くことが多いというご夫婦が望まれたのは、広いダイニングスペースとキッチン。この辺りを最も充実させ、各寝室やリビングなど、それ以外のスペースは、構造上の制約の中で納まる場所に納めていくことでプランが固まっていった。

写真：楠瀬友将

The Tadasu no Mori, located within the grounds of Shimogamo Shrine, exudes a unique atmosphere that makes one feel as if a deity resides there. A historic house over 100 years old stands in a location where one can view this Tadasu no Mori every day. At the request of a French and Japanese couple who had a fateful encounter with this old house, we undertook its renovation. The family consists of the couple and their two children, making a family of four. The house, which appears to have undergone multiple extensions and renovations throughout its long history, was severely deteriorated and quite damaged. Additionally, the couple was very concerned about its structural resistance, so we prioritized repairs to the damaged sections, including seismic reinforcement, while also exploring plans for creating a new chapter in the house’s history. What the couple desired was a spacious dining area and kitchen, as they often entertain guests. This area was made the most substantial, while other spaces such as bedrooms and the living room were arranged within the structural constraints, solidifying the overall plan.
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Photo：Tomoyuki Kusunose