The Machikado Project, situated in Asahi-cho, Kagamigahara City, Japan, comprises a group of six houses designed to foster a rich living environment. The architects aimed to counteract the trend of isolated single homes by creating a community landscape reminiscent of traditional villages. Utilizing a 1,395 square meter plot, they incorporated shared gardens and roadways turning the area into a park-like setting enhanced with fruit trees, promoting a sense of community and collaboration while overcoming design and zoning challenges. This innovative approach celebrates shared living and environmental sustainability.
A single house alone cannot create a rich living environment; the Machikado Project aims to design a community of houses to foster shared living.
Today’s Japanese houses are isolated, losing the wisdom of communal living. Machikado seeks to restore this community landscape, reminiscent of old villages.
The site, measuring 1,395 square meters, allowed the design of six homes with interconnected gardens, turning the area into a harmonious living park.
The shared space includes fruit trees, creating an ‘edible garden’ as a central community feature, overcoming zoning restrictions with creative solutions.
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