When Architecture Whispers: Inside a 66 m² Japanese Sanctuary

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When Architecture Whispers: Inside a 66 m² Japanese Sanctuary

Architects: kvalito
Area: 66 m²
Year: 2023
Photographs: Tatsuya Tabii
Lead Architect: Kazuya Mizukami
Structural Engineering: IN-STRUCT
Construction: Iwatsuru Construction, Yoshikazu Iwatsuru , Yuki Higashihara
Landscape Designer: Enen, Tomonori Nakayama
Structural Engineer: Takuma Togo
Woodwork: Kyoei Lumber
City: Ibaraki
Country: Japan

MyouKei-An House, designed by kvalito in Ibaraki, Japan, is a compact 66-square-meter residence created as a quiet retreat for a retiring temple priest, carefully integrated into the approach of a historic temple. Built on a small, irregular site, the house emphasizes privacy and harmony with its surroundings through a subdued exterior of charred cedar and a simple roofline that echoes nearby temple architecture. Inside, flexible spaces connected by sliding doors allow the home to adapt to daily life, while carefully positioned openings draw in natural light and views of surrounding greenery. Through its restrained material palette, thoughtful spatial planning, and sensitive response to context, the project demonstrates how calm, meaningful living can be achieved within a very small footprint.