Large View, Large City: Tezuka Architects� Big Window House

In connection with a previous posting about Architect Andre Berman�s design of a private writing studio and library, I discovered this building, called the Big Window House, which also features access to a panoramic view:





Designed by Takaharu and Yui Tezuka of Tezuka Architects, the building is evidence of the team�s credo to strive for emotional and physical comfort in the architectural experience. According to Takaharu, �What we�re expounding is very simple: To be in a space where people can feel the breeze, the sunlight, the changing of the seasons, where they can forge and nourish relationships with one another. That shouldn�t be so complicated, should it?�

In contrast to the view of an open field and wilderness from within Berman�s writing studio, the Big Window House opens to a park and an urban composition. I recall mentioning to a friend that I mostly saw a parking lot through the window of where I used to live. To which he replied, �At least you have a view.� He was absolutely correct. Having a view is precious. Better than opacity.

Related: Tezuka Architects� slideshow of their Big Window House