Newly Built Brick Residence in Ishigaki City's Okawa District

This newly constructed single-family home is located in the Okawa area of Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture. The property features a distinctive brick masonry construction, where each brick has been carefully laid by hand, creating a structure with a substantial and dignified appearance. This building method is noted for its strength against typhoons and salt damage, as well as its superior durability and seismic resistance.

The interior extensively uses solid natural wood materials, and the walls are finished with a coating material that offers high humidity control effects. The home offers a 3LDK layout with a total floor area of approximately 64.59 square meters (about 19.5 tsubo) on a single story. The land area is approximately 131.71 square meters (about 39.8 tsubo). The kitchen is equipped with a system kitchen and a counter kitchen. The property uses propane gas. Bathroom fixtures include a washbasin with a shampoo function, a warm-water bidet toilet, and a separate washstand. Additional features include underfloor storage, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a septic tank system. The water supply is from the city water system. Parking is available for three cars.

This house was a recipient of the 2018 Good Design Award under the category "Hon-gawara-zumi no ie" (a house of genuine brick construction). The environment is considered safe and reassuring for families with children, making it an attractive place for family life. The property is located a 3-minute walk from the Nagahashi bus stop. It is within the school districts of Tonoshiro Elementary School (15 minutes on foot) and Ishigaki Daini Junior High School (17 minutes on foot). The land is classified as miscellaneous land, and the zoning is quasi-industrial. The property is for sale and is currently under construction.