架构师提供的文本描述。这座住宅所在的房产在大雨中偶尔会被洪水淹没。

Text description provided by the architects. The property where this residence stands is occasionally flooded during heavy rains.

 © Kaori Ichikawa

(Kaori Ichikawa)

客户要求提供一个解决这个问题的设计，并提供安全、隐私、良好的自然光和空气流通，以及他们的孩子可以在其中跑来跑去的空间。作为回应，建筑师建议在房子中央建一个大庭院，这样可以在不牺牲隐私的情况下让光线和空气进来。

The clients requested a design that dealt with the problem, as well as providing security, privacy, good natural light and air circulation, and a space that their children could run around in. In response the architect proposed locating a large courtyard in the center of the house that would let in light and air without sacrificing privacy.

 © Kaori Ichikawa

(Kaori Ichikawa)

考虑到洪水的风险，地基和地板都相当高。这些房间围绕着中央的庭院，形成了一个环环相扣的空间，孩子们可以在这里四处跑来跑去。

Taking the flood risk into consideration, the foundation and floor are fairly high. The rooms are linked in a loop around the central courtyard, creating a space where the kids can run around and around.