The Zigzag house is not your typical home, however it definitely complies with the creative brief of Japanese architects. This unique piece of architecture is all about depth and layers, as the visitor needs to pave their way throughout the house, moving in and out of rooms and living spaces. Hey, it’s not called Zigzag for nothing… Continue reading →

This is one my favorite Japanese house designs. It’s unique and interesting, incorporates nature in its finest form, and plays with your sense of space. Looking at it, the house seems like a large wooden box with different openings, however inside, sunken spaces are carved out of the overall wooden shape, resembling a nest. Continue reading →

When building a new home you should carefully consider your surroundings. For example, the architects of the Machi House in Fukuyama, Japan, decided to preserve a large tree to be featured as a beautiful natural focal point. The tree grows out of a small inner courtyard, along the center of the house towards the skylight, while giving the feeling of living high in the treetops. Continue reading →

This modern lake cabin design is inspired by Japanese culture. the owners spent several years living in Japan and decided to bring that cultural influence to their holiday home. The result is a clean, contemporary design that pays as much attention to the beautiful wooded lot as it does the lake. Continue reading →

When I saw the Complex House I thought to myself: leave it to the Japanese to come up with such an unusual piece of architecture like this one. The unique exterior does not imply which side is the facade or the back, and as the name suggests, the design of this house is quite complex. Continue reading →

This beautiful architectural project explores the concept of modern living in an urban area. The architects decided to split a house in two – starting with one large volume and then carving it in a curve in three segments – resulting in two houses built slightly apart from one another with an inner courtyard connecting the two. Continue reading →

This unique Japanese house is all about versatility. It would probably be the dream home for people who enjoy climbing of all sorts since it offers three means of vertical transportation – ladders, stairs, and a climbing wall.

This unique design creates versatile living spaces, allows sunlight and air to flood the interior, and connects the ground and rooftop levels. Continue reading →

Located in Matsumoto, Japan, the 2004 House is a private residence, by Japanese architect Hideyuki Nakayama. It all began with a sketch – an exercise in exploring spatial relationships. The result is truly unconventional – a family home (totally child-unfriendly) with a sunken glass living room and a rectangular slab, which serves as a floor, or should we say, table?! Continue reading →

We’ve all seen all sorts of apartments where furniture and other items are stored within hidden wall units, waiting to be pushed and pulled into position. Personally, I love it when architects and designers plan creative solutions for small spaces or simply go for the ultra minimalism chic in interior design. Continue reading →

The concept of this Japanese house is very interesting, and I can honestly say that I have never seen anything quite like it. The Book House is a private residence in Tokyo, Japan. It has the most unique feature embedded in its exterior design – bookshelves! Continue reading →