About SOCONY Residences
HONMOKU HOUSE
(Photographs by Mr.Keith Knowles)
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Site:




Overview of a single-story residence:

With a view of Kisarazu, Chiba, the residence has a large garden which can be used in the party, an entrance inside of the L-shaped residence, and exposed concrete columns outside of the residence.


General view

Exterior view
Plan
The interior is a wooden structure with lacquered laminated wooden ceiling and wall, and a fireplace in the center of the living room. His original construction method which is called "Shin Hazushi" (sliding doors off column) creates a wide space.


Interior view of the living room

Current view

Overview of a two-story residence:

With a view of the sea and pine trees effectively, the residence stands alone.  At that time, there were overhead crossing bridges with exposed concrete (which no longer exists) over a driveway to go to each residence without passing sloping terrains.


Exterior view

Current view
Plan


Referred Books:
"Architecture of Antonin Raymond" by Hiroshi Misawa (Kajima Publishing Company)"A story of residences of A. Raymond" by Hiroshi Misawa (Kenchiku Shiryo Kenkyusha Co., Ltd.)


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