This project began with a consultation to make an effective use of vacant wooden houses built in 50s. Green in the garden is thought as an asset of not only owners but also the neighbors. Most developer would choose the way to scrap the house and divide the land into 3 or 4 lots to sale. But we went the other way to succeed the history caved on this house and precious green in the garden. We reached the answer that the house was converted to terrace house by being divided in to 2 units. According to the size rent of this house became too expensive for 1 family in this area. So we changed the plan and divided it into 2 maisonette Units for 2 families. And the garden was also divided by wall. This height is higher than human to make a reasonable distance between neighbors in this terrace house. Here residents can’t see their neighbor but feel their presence each other. In interior, taking advantage of patina on wooden structure a space was created where we can feel the depth of the time past in this house
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