Oregon Home | 39 “The overall palette is neutral, so there’s lots of room for them to grow in the space.” SORA’s approach also segmented the home into what Akiko calls multiple volumes, separated by the long corridors that welcome in natural light. There’s a gym and office, the living room, kitchen and dining area on the main level. Another volume is home to the primary suite, and the lower level was carved out for a reading nook, a family room and kids’ bedrooms. These different volumes serve a practical purpose inside but also add to the home’s exterior appearance. “Outside, the layering of volumes and material adds depth and interest,” Katsuya says. “The simple rooflines are dramatic, and there are unique perspectives from all sides of the house.” Those kinds of unique perspectives — and incorporating oneof-a-kind views — is what SORA strives for in all its projects. “We hope to achieve timeless architecture,” Akiko says. “We like to design simple and intentional spaces that come to life with the owners’ individuality when they occupy them. We design homes custom to each person.” sora-design.info Katsuya and Akiko Arai
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