Redesign of the Japanese Traditional Sukiya"Oku Space"Concept in Modern Houses——Three Residential Designs by Tadao Ando as Examples
As a regional spatial construction principle,the"Oku Space"concept,implying envelopment,concealment,and centricity,is widely applied in Japanese Sukiya-style tea rooms and residential buildings.According to the architect Fumihiko Maki,"Oku Space"not only embodies universal spatial characteristics but also evokes a physical and experiential response to the built environment.This paper traces the historical styles and typical types of Sukiya teahouses to explore the spatial characteristics and spiritual connotations of traditional Sukiya.It further examines three representative Sukiya-type residences designed by Tadao Ando in Japan's Kansai region during his early career.The study discusses the influence of the"Oku Space"concept from traditional Sukiya on modern residential design,encouraging active exploration to inherit the spirit of traditional"Oku Space"in modem housing.The findings aim to provide references and inspiration for contemporary research on human-environment design.