KELUN designs BOND residence in Hakusan City
BOND is a residence in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, designed by KELUN to maximize daylight and privacy within a densely built neighborhood. Surrounded by existing buildings on three sides and facing a road to the north, the site presented limited opportunities for natural light.
The design introduces a 40 sqm courtyard positioned on the north side of the house. This open void functions as the primary light source, channeling daylight deep into the interior while also supporting natural ventilation. Enclosed by walls, the courtyard establishes a private yet semi-outdoor space that shields the interior from surrounding views.
all images courtesy of KELUN
Daylight organizes BOND’s plan around the courtyard
To enhance security and privacy, the architectural team at KELUN places no windows on the facade facing the road. Instead, the courtyard organizes the plan and creates bright, open living spaces without requiring curtains or other screening elements. Through this strategy, BOND residence achieves a balance between seclusion and openness, tailored to the constraints of the surrounding apartment complex neighborhood.
BOND residence in Hakusan City designed by KELUN
the north side faces a road, limiting natural light
a semi-outdoor space shields the home from views
a 40 sqm courtyard defines the home’s spatial strategy
the courtyard acts as the main source of daylight
the design maximizes privacy while maintaining openness
KELUN’s design creates calm, luminous interiors
natural ventilation flows through the open void
project info:
name: BOND
architect: KELUN | @kelun_2013
lead architect: Yasuhito Inamori
location: Hakusan-City, Ishikawa, Japan
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