KIGUMI & CO.TIMBER ARCHITECTURE
SPATIAL TYPOLOGIES & AIRFLOW

Floor Plans & Passive Zoning

Interactive airflow pathways, seasonal sun angles, acoustic sound buffers, and the natural humidity buffering of exposed timber walls.

Spatial Zoning & Passive Solar Orientation

Architectural Floor Plan & Airflow Dynamics

ENGAWA VERANDA (縁側) • 42 m²Grand Timber Pavilion (広間)85 m² • 5.2m Cathedral CeilingTatami Chashitsu24 m² (茶室)Hinoki Onsen32 m² (檜風呂)SUMMER HIGH SUN (78° DEFLECTED BY OVERHANGING TIMBER EAVES)
South / Southwest縁側

Engawa (Wraparound Veranda)

Area: 42 m² (452 sq ft)

The quintessential transitional zone between interior living space and the natural garden. Deep timber eaves block high summer sun while welcoming low winter solar warmth.

Acoustic Sound FloorNatural Ambient Sound Filter
Natural Daylight5,000–12,000 Lux
Material Palette:Yoshino Sugi Decking & Deep Overhanging Eaves