History
The Final Wooden House was designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects. Construction completed in 2008 in Kumamoto, Japan. The house received the Best Private Home award in the Wallpaper Design Awards 2009.
Architecture
The structure represents experimental wooden architecture. It challenges conventional distinctions of architectural elements. The house uses 350mm (13.75 inch) square cedar lumber beams. Beams stack to form walls, floors, and ceilings.
Setting
Located in rural Kumamoto, Japan, on a mountain slope. The house functions as a playful weekend home. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate. Light filters through the stacked timber, creating varied interior spaces.
Specifications
Built area totals 15 square meters (172 sqft). Constructed entirely of stacked cedar lumber beams. Intended as a vacation residence.
