House With Japanese Kura
by Ron Design

The architecture expresses this vision by uniting reinforced concrete and timber, merging contrasting qualities—strength, warmth, precision and flexibility—into a cohesive whole. Marsala was chosen as the key interior colour, referencing the local copper industry that supported the family business. Its tonal variations run throughout the home like a single thread, linking the living/dining areas, private rooms and the man-cave. The double-height living space opens to the garden, allowing the mountain breeze to flow through the house and symbolically carrying hopes for continued prosperity. Sliding doors inspired by the family crest and a tatami room with Kyoto Yuzen panels depicting waves, wind and water reflect Japanese craftsmanship in a contemporary setting. A hand-crafted plaster wall by master artisan Naoki Kusumi rises through the double height, creating shifting shadows reminiscent of sand patterns. Accessed independently, the man-cave offers a cinematic atmosphere—evoking The Matrix or The Godfather. A wine cellar, billiard table, card game corner and golf simulator are arranged seamlessly, forming an elegant hideaway for business and private relaxation.

This residence unifies heritage, modern life, East and West, RC and timber, and Japanese traditional crafts into one architectural narrative.