YKAA

CONCEPT

APPROACH

FEATURE

PERFORMANCE

APPROACH

敷地からの場所性をとらえ、太陽や風、植栽などの自然の力を取り込みながら、心地よい緊張感のあるシンプルでモダンな空間を提案させて頂いております。何十年と時を経ても普遍的な美しさがある建築を目指しています。

We propose simple, modern spaces with a pleasant sense of tension, capturing the site's sense of place and incorporating the power of nature, such as the sun, wind, and plantings. We aim to create architecture that has universal beauty even after decades have passed.

APPROACH TO HOUSING

ひかえめで落ち着きのある外観

外観は建物を印象づける大きな要素です。周囲の建物とのバランス、外部と内部の関わり方を考えながら、モダンな雰囲気を出しつつも日本人のもつ繊細さを醸し出すような美しい建物をつくっていきたいと思っています。

Unobtrusive and calm appearance

The exterior is a major element that gives a building an impression. While considering the balance with the surrounding buildings and the relationship between the exterior and interior, we would like to create a beautiful building that exudes a modern atmosphere while at the same time exuding the delicacy of the Japanese people.

自然の息吹が感じられる空間

家族が集まる部屋は居心地の良さがもっとも大切です。庭の木々や空などの自然の景色が移り変わる様子が感じられる空間で、窓をあけると心地よい風が吹き抜けるような、そんな自然とのつながりを感じられる居心地の良い空間をつくっていきたいと考えます。

A space where you can feel the breath of nature

Comfort is most important in a room where the family gathers. We would like to create a cozy space where people can feel a connection with nature, where they can see the changing natural scenery such as the trees in the garden and the sky, and where a pleasant breeze blows through when the windows are opened.

自然素材を肌で感じる

無垢のフローリングや土壁、自然石や畳のいぐさなど自然の感触を肌で感じられる空間はとても気持ちの良いものです。また、自然の素材は時が経つにつれ変化し深い味わいがでるとともに、素材の持つ蓄熱性や吸放湿性により心地よい環境をつくりあげてくれます。

Feel natural materials on your skin

A space where you can feel the texture of nature, such as solid wood flooring, earthen walls, natural stone, and tatami mats, is a very pleasant place to live. In addition, natural materials change over time and develop a deep flavor, while their heat storage and humidity absorption and desorption properties create a comfortable environment.

その人にあったキッチン

キッチンの高さやシンクの大きさ、天板の素材や収納の配置など人によって使いやすいキッチンは異なります。メーカー品にないオリジナルのキッチンの制作も可能です。毎日使う場所ですから、料理をすることがもっと楽しくなるような機能的で使いやすいと思えるキッチンを建主と一緒に考えます。

A kitchen that fits the person

The height of the kitchen, the size of the sink, the material of the top panel, the arrangement of storage, and other aspects of a kitchen that make it easy to use differ from person to person. We can also create original kitchens that are not available from manufacturers. We will work with the client to create a functional and easy-to-use kitchen that makes cooking more enjoyable, since it is a place used every day.

収納スペースの確保

収納スペースは多いにこしたことはないのですが、あればあっただけ物を詰め込むのもまた事実です。限られたスペースの中でリビングやダイニングなどをできるだけ広くとり、部屋をきれいに保つことを考えた場合、必要最小限＋αくらいの適度な収納量とし、そこに納まらないものは捨てるという潔さをもって生活することもとても大切だと思っています。

Storage space

There is nothing better than having a lot of storage space, but it is also a fact that we tend to cram in as much stuff as there is space for. In order to make the living room and dining room as spacious as possible within a limited space and to keep the room clean, I think it is very important to keep the amount of storage to the minimum necessary + α, and to live with the grace to throw away what does not fit in there.

趣味を語る

趣味の空間はとても楽しいものです。好きな車を室内から眺められるガレージスペース、バーベキューができる屋外デッキテラス、お茶事を楽しむことができる本格的な茶室、みんなで料理が楽しめるアイランドキッチンなど、建主の趣味が家をつくるときにも、とても大きな要素になってきます。建主の趣味を大切にしながら暮らしを楽しめる空間づくりをしていきます。

Talking about hobbies

Hobby spaces are very enjoyable. A garage space where you can view your favorite car from inside, an outdoor deck terrace for barbecues, an authentic tea ceremony room where you can enjoy a tea ceremony, an island kitchen where everyone can enjoy cooking together, etc. The interests of the owner are also a very important factor when building a house. We will create a space where the client can enjoy living while placing importance on his or her hobbies.

職人の技を感じる

なんでも既製品でことたりる時代になってしまいましたが、そんな時代だからこそ職人さん達の手仕事による一品物もとても味わい深く良いものです。現場で腕の良い大工さんの仕事を見ていると、そのあまりの正確さと手際の良さに惚れ惚れすることがあります。そうした職人さんたちの力をかりて、キッチンや机などは家具職人さん、洗面器や照明器具は陶芸作家さんや金物家さん、壁の左官塗りや土間のたたきなどは左官職人さんなど、既製品に頼りすぎず、職人さん達の手仕事を感じられるものを多く使っていければと考えています。

Feel the craftsmanship

We live in an age where we can get just about anything ready-made, but it is precisely because we live in such an age that the handiwork of craftspeople is so tasteful and good. When I see a skilled carpenter at work, I sometimes fall in love with the precision and dexterity of his work. We would like to use many items that show the handiwork of craftsmen, rather than relying too much on ready-made items, such as furniture makers for kitchens and desks, ceramic artists and hardware makers for wash basins and lighting fixtures, and plasterers for plastering walls and tamping down mud floors.

温かみのある落ち着いた照明計画

昼間の太陽光に近い蛍光灯のあかりは人を活発に行動させ、夕日の色に近い電球色のあかりは人の心を落ち着かせる光だと言われています。住宅には電球色の温かみのある光源を使い、明るすぎず落ち着いた雰囲気を演出したいと考えます。また、照明の配置次第で空間の雰囲気が一変します。ペンダントや照明スタンド、間接光などを上手に使いながら、落ち着きがあり温かみのある空間をつくっていきます。

Warm and calm lighting plan

It is said that fluorescent light, which is similar to daytime sunlight, makes people more active, while light bulb-colored light, which is similar to the color of the setting sun, is said to calm people down. We would like to use a warm light source with a light bulb color in a house to create a calm atmosphere without being too bright. In addition, the atmosphere of a space can be transformed depending on the placement of lighting. We will create a calm and warm space by skillfully using pendants, lighting stands, and indirect light.

細部までこだわる

建物をみるとき、トイレをみると設計者の能力がある程度わかるということを聞いたことがあります。トイレまでこだわりをもって居心地の良い空間を設計できる設計者は建物すべてに目が行き届いているという証拠になるそうです。自分も建物の隅々まで気を配りながら細部までこだわり、心地よい空間を設計できるよう心がけています。

Attention to detail

I have heard that when looking at a building, you can tell to some extent about the designer's ability by looking at the restrooms. It is said that a designer who can design a comfortable space with attention to even the restrooms is proof that he or she has a good eye for everything in the building. I myself try to design comfortable spaces by paying attention to every detail of the building and paying attention to the details.

心地良さをデザインする

心地よさは壁や床の表面温度、空気の温湿度、風速、音などが気持ち良いという感覚にとても影響します。いくら素敵な空間でも、冬に凍えるような寒さでは気持ち良いとは思えません。逆に部屋の隅々までポカポカに暖かければ、外の寒さも心地よく感じます。目に見えない部分までデザインすることで、居心地の良い空間をつくります。

Designing for Comfort

The surface temperature of walls and floors, air temperature and humidity, wind speed, and sound have a great influence on the feeling of comfort. No matter how nice a space is, it will not feel good if it is freezing cold in winter. On the other hand, if every corner of the room is warm and fluffy, the cold outside will feel comfortable. By designing even the invisible parts of a room, we can create a comfortable space.

FEATURE

Diverse buildings such as clinics, stores, and housing complexes are also supported.

In addition to residences, we have extensive experience in designing clinics, housing complexes, office buildings, and stores, and can design buildings for a variety of uses. We propose unique and attractive spaces by organizing each requirement such as usability, traffic flow planning, facade, and interior design.

Luxury homes with attention to detail

We have designed many simple, modern, luxury homes, and can help you create a home with the utmost attention to materials, textures, and millimeter detailing. We propose high quality spaces, including lighting plans, furniture layouts, garden plantings, and exterior spaces.

RC and steel construction is also our specialty

We can propose structural plans for conventional wood, wood-frame, steel, and reinforced concrete (RC) structures, according to the spatial configuration. We build safe and secure buildings by performing structural calculations by specialists for all structures.

BUILDING PERFORMANCE

Top-level building performance results

The high frame performance reduces running costs while providing a cool indoor environment in the summer and a warm in the winter. We have a lot of experience in high airtightness, high heat insulation, and passive methods.

Basic performance of Yoshiharu Kikuchi Architect & Associates

・Average heat transfer coefficient (UA value) = 0.2 to 0.35 [W/m2K]
・General housing (standard) = 0.5 to 0.65 [W/m2K]

The average heat transfer coefficient (UA value) is the value obtained by averaging the amount of heat that escapes from the interior of a house to the exterior through the floor, exterior walls, roof (ceiling), and openings in the house over the entire exterior skin. In other words, it is the value obtained by dividing the total heat loss by the outer skin area. The smaller the value, the more difficult it is for heat to escape, indicating higher energy conservation performance.

・Gap equivalent area (C value) = 0.5㎠/m2 or less
・General housing (standard) = 2㎠/m2 or less

This is the area of gaps in the entire house (㎠) divided by the total floor area (㎡), and the smaller this number is, the more airtight the house is.

High seismic performance

At our office, we check the condition of the ground and calculate the allowable stress level (full-scale structural calculation) by a structural engineer for all buildings. In order to create a sustainable building that can be used for a long time, high seismic resistance performance is required. Even in dynamic spaces with large opening windows, we are building buildings with high safety performance that will not be destroyed by earthquakes.

・Structural calculations based on allowable stress calculations (all buildings)
・Aseismic grade 3 (optional installation of vibration control system)