Articles by Miwa Negoro

This project is an extension of the first house, W House I, due to the expansion of usage needs. The owner wanted to move to the new house as their primary residence and turn the first house, W House I, into a guest house. The design challenge arose from the owner’s desire for a single-story house where everyone in the family could see each other and engage in activities together throughout the day. At the same time, the owner greatly enjoyed the beautiful mountain view from the rooftop of the original house and wanted to maintain space for their two pet cows, allowing them to walk and graze.

LOCATION / ENVIRONMENT – Bağdat Street and its surroundings, located in the Sapanca Lake basin; In addition to the exemplary planning decisions taken for the protection of the natural environment with detached residential areas with gardens, urban spaces, street widths, landscaping arrangements; It has become the most important main artery of the region by rapidly continuing the development of social facilities with its commercial functions, food and beverage areas, and accommodation units, which are increasing day by day.

Our goal for this project is to have a fluid spatial experience that enables the family members to feel connected to each other and to nature right in the heart of a bustling city.

A request came in for a house on a high piece of land, deep in a forest. The location was a place called Sudaewool in Munho-ri, SeoJong-myeon, consisting of two plots designated as a residential development complex. The clients were a couple who run a mid-sized company, and the house was intended to be a retreat for the couple and their employees. For the couple, it would serve as a weekend home; for the employees, it would function as a “stay”—a place to stop by and rest for a while.

Perched on a gentle hillside along Ly Thai To Road in Bao Loc City, Lam Dong Province, Viet Nam. Dau Tam House stands out with its expansive view overlooking a lush green valley. The design of the residence emphasizes harmony with the natural terrain, thoughtfully integrating the surrounding landscape to its fullest potential. Every corner of the house is oriented to frame nature’s beauty, highlighting the seamless connection between architecture and the environment.

This project presents the spatial design for PLEATSMAMA’s second flagship store, a pleated knit bag brand that pursues sustainability through natural circulation and eco-friendly materials. Located within Gwangjang Market, the oldest traditional marketplace in Korea, the design reinterprets the vibrant everyday scenes of the market through a contemporary spatial language under the concept “Meeting neighbors while strolling through the marketplace.”By transforming the space from one that is merely seen into one that is experienced, the design embodies the brand’s sustainable spirit in a tangible and enduring form.