This 1200 sq. ft house, in Heyri, South Korea, is the small home of a young family with two children. The owner is very interested in breaking down the boundaries of private and public, educational and residential uses, and is planning to use his backyard space as a community center during the day, and as part of the private living space at nights and weekends.
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The L House is a Japanese-inspired family home by lm architects in Culver City, LA. It combines both modern and traditional thinking, influenced by elements of zen. As opposed to some people who buy a starter house and then upgrade from there, this couple wanted to build their dream house and make it their lifelong home. A truly sustainable approach. Continue reading →

Sitting on a very limited lot, this small house features an exceptional pentagonal shape. The structure is a one-story private home, featuring a compact space of 87 sq. meters. You might think that because of the small size of the overall space and the irregular shapes inside the house, the impression would be crowded and uncomfortable – but that is not the case. The result is modernly beautiful. Continue reading →

You know the saying that you can never have enough storage space… Well, this prefab home has taken it to the extreme. As you can see, each architectural element in this space – stairs, windows, desks, chairs, etc – have been designed on the basis of a 360 x 300 x 300mm shelf scale, creating a beehive effect – It’s almost like living inside a Tetris game. Continue reading →

This small house design was carefully planned to incorporate a gabled roof and a large atrium, creating a spacious living area that is kept cool during hot summer months, while warm and cozy during the winter. The overall impression – both inside and out – is charmingly simple. Continue reading →

Shipping containers are a great solution for building a home. However, they can also serve as an office, a shop and even as a hotel. Take a look at the Bayside Marina Hotel, by Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects, in Kanagawa, Japan – It consists of 31 hotel guest rooms, which are made from 40 ft. steel shipping containers. Continue reading →

The unique approach of Terunobu Fujimori is both playful and intriguing. Fujumori, a leading historian of modern Japanese architecture, who came to designing his own architecture late, has conceived some of Japan’s most startlingly original buildings, such as the one-legged Teahouse Tetsu, or the charred cedar-clad guest house that appear to be perched precariously on a single wall. Continue reading →

Here’s an interesting concept for keeping your outdoor garden private. Situated in a residential area in Kodaira-shi, Tokyo, this small house (approx. 93 sq. meters) features a unique garden space at the front of the house. A space that separates the private building from the street. Continue reading →

This small home features a unique concept, which derives from a children’s playground. Kids love to play between houses, on a narrow path or at the edge of a garden; based on that, the owner wanted to build a house with a courtyard that would serve as a natural playground. Continue reading →

This contemporary home is a private residence of a couple in their 30’s, located in a quiet street in Meguro Tokyo, Japan. Featuring two floors above a ground basement, this modern house is constructed of a vertical reinforced concrete block and a large glass box that brings ample of natural light. Continue reading →