They share the common attributes of the Greatest Room and the Grandest Veranda, made possible by the unique integration of poles and timbers . This unique structural system supports unusually generous expanses of roof without the need for supporting walls, allowing for voluminous and exhilarating spaces, as is the case in Kokoro's Great Rooms and Grand Verandas. A Celebration of Woods Composed of the finest woods available, each species has been selected for suitability to a particular use. Cedar poles measuring 14 to 16 inches in diameter, Douglas Fir timbers, brought together with custom steel plates and bolts, into a stout and rugged main-frame upon which redwood paneling, spruce ceiling planks, Kokoro custom doors and windows and authentic Japanese roof tiles play their parts in creating a celebration of woods. I enjoy living with wood because it gentles the atmosphere.
Wood absorbs tensions and responsively expands and contracts with the seasons.
The surrounding veranda with its overhanging roof makes living outside easy. Skylights lengthen the days and lift the dullness of gray skies, making percussion of the rain.