Aperitio
Bronze 2025

Aperitio

by TOMOHIRO ARAKI for Replus Co,Ltd

It is a house built on a site facing the Sea of Japan (Quasi-National Park Geopark) in the northern part of Tottori Prefecture. By making it a one-story wooden building, the eaves are kept low to blend in with the surrounding environment. This building emphasizes affinity with the external environment while staying indoors, as well as the surrounding environment of light, wind, sound, and scenery. The theme is to incorporate as much as possible. By keeping the exterior simple, a design that does not become too symbolic and does not get tired is created.

Questions & Answers

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1

What material is used for the primary structure of Aperitio House?

Answer

Aperitio House is constructed with a wooden primary structure.

2

How many stories comprise Aperitio House?

Answer

Aperitio House is a one-story building.

3

Which side of Aperitio House features multiple openings for lighting and ventilation?

Answer

Aperitio House features multiple openings on the south side for lighting and ventilation.

4

What material covers both the roof and the north-facing facade of Aperitio House?

Answer

Aperitio House uses galvalume steel sheet for both its roof and north-facing facade.

5

On which side of Aperitio House is the entrance door located?

Answer

Aperitio House has its entrance door on the west side.

6

What is the design timeframe for Aperitio House?

Answer

Aperitio House was designed from August 2023 to December 2023.

7

Which client commissioned Aperitio House?

Answer

Aperitio House was commissioned by Replus Co,Ltd.

8

Which accolade did Aperitio House receive in the 2025 A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award?

Answer

Aperitio House was awarded Bronze in the 2025 A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award.

9

What mechanism creates the water curtain effect during rain on the south side of Aperitio House?

Answer

Aperitio House uses the regularity of its roofing material warp goby to create a water curtain effect on its south side during rain.

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