japanese house vault 3 - Vault House

Vault House

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This modern Japanese home features a lightweight steel frame structure with an interesting R-shaped ceiling. It’s called ‘1/4 Vault’ and the reason for its unique roof design is the extreme condition of approx. 1.5 meter height of snow.

On the eastern side, the structure faces a neighboring house, while on the other side the roof curves like a massive arch all the way to the ground.

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Despite the numerous existing wall surfaces, windows located at the top of the eastern side, let in plenty of light throughout the space.

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* More info at Keiji Design

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3 thoughts on “Vault House

  1. Den Beech

    Dear Editor
    Still no answer on my April 23 post, the size of the footprint of this beautiful home?
    Please let us know…

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