Lap and Wrap House is an innovative residential architectural design that exemplifies the harmonious integration of structural functionality and aesthetic sophistication in contemporary Japanese architecture. Completed in September 2022 in Nagoya, Japan, this single-story dwelling masterfully addresses the challenges of an irregular site with significant terrain variations through its distinctive U-shaped layout and innovative foundation design. The structure's most notable feature is its unique exterior wall system, which employs a belt-like wrapping technique that creates a continuous, horizontally elongated facade, constructed using sustainable materials including recycled paper pulp and coffee grounds. The design philosophy prioritizes privacy while maintaining a profound connection to nature, achieved through a thoughtful contrast between the windowless exterior facing the road and the garden-facing elevation, which features abundant glazing and extended eaves that create seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. The rational combination of retaining wall and building foundation, featuring an intentionally tapered angle rather than traditional vertical construction, not only serves structural purposes but also contributes to the architectural expression of the 138-square-meter residence. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning project in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category demonstrates exceptional innovation in its approach to site constraints, transforming potential limitations into design opportunities while creating a living space that perfectly balances privacy with openness, sustainability with functionality, and architectural pragmatism with aesthetic refinement.
sustainable architecture, Japanese residential design, innovative foundation design, indoor-outdoor integration, privacy-focused architecture, ecological building materials
CITATION : "Adam Dawson. 'Lap And Wrap House.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=445673 (Accessed on July 16, 2025)"
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