House for Hiroko
Living Architecture
Episode 3: Communication as a form of architecture
House for Hiroko: A new residential build for a couple who wanted a Japanese inspired home in Canberra. Two of the non-negoticables included a tea pod, and bathing pod, both focal aspects of Japanese culture. A house largely composed of brick, a warmer internal palette and glass walls invites you to experience Hiroko’s Japanese heritage.
Project type: New build
Clients: Ken and Hiroko Yamanaka
Architect: Anthony Knobel Architect
Acknowledgement of Country
The ACT Chapter and the Institute recognises the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people as the traditional land owners of Canberra. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging.
Institute awards received
House for Hiroko was also awarded the Canberra Medallion and Malcolm Moir & Heather Sutherland Award for Residential Architecture – HOUSES (New) in the 2021 ACT Architecture Awards.
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