The House in Aoyama: The Beauty of Traditional and Modern Japanese Touch
The House in Aoyama, designed by architect Keiji Ashizawa, is a perfect example of the balance between traditional and modern architecture.
Featured in several books on natural building, this special cob cottage is a friendly and cozy retreat. Hand sculpted of sustainable natural materials located on a lovely an area of land with sheep, orchards and gardens. It is quite rustic and mostly agricultural with lots of farms and a cozy private vineyard. This fairy-tale cob cottage is sculpted by a local artist. In order to create a cozy place that makes you feel welcome every time , Patrick Hennebery used sustainable natural materials that were available in Mayne Island, Canada. There is hard labor involved in this process, but the final result is worth the while. Living off the grid can be achieved and this architectural jewel proves that.
Location: Mayne Island, BC, Canada
