This concrete structure is a one-story seaside villa located in Huttsu City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. This modern beachfront getaway home belongs to a small family, who lives in Tokyo, and wanted a space for relaxing during weekends. Continue reading →

This modern prefab house is a three-story residential home in the Sumida area in Tokyo, Japan. It was built for a young couple in their mid 20’s who purchased a very narrow and deep plot facing the back of a forested park. Featuring a “tube” like form, this small house is constructed of steel with a compact living space of 27 sq. meters (approx. 3mW x 9mD). Continue reading →

The population density in Tokyo is one of the highest in the world, so you can imagine how precious a site area of 82 sq. meters can be in this city. The architects of this small house were looking to utilize its space to its fullest. The house has a total floor space of 115 sq. meters, featuring two floors and an above ground basement. It is located in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan. Continue reading →

It’s no secret that light can change the ambiance of a space. The T House is both contemporary and full of drama, where a spectacular effect is achieved by illuminating certain spaces via a perfectly planned lighting system. The atmosphere created throughout this family home is modern yet warm and inviting. Continue reading →

One of the things I like about this house is its simplicity. It has a rectangular shape with horizontal openings that seem to be carved out of the wooden material. Designed by Japanese architects Masaaki Okuno, this 117 sq. meters single family home is located in Minami-Alps City, Japan. Continue reading →

Designed by Japanese architects Masaaki Okuno, this two-story wooden home is located in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan. Its floor area is 156 sq. meters, featuring spacious and airy semi-outdoor spaces throughout the house. Continue reading →

When viewed from one side, this wooden house in Saitama, Japan, looks like a country shed, with its simple box like design, white exterior and one small window that you simply cannot ignore. Continue reading →

Located in Ogikubo, one of Tokyo’s highly congested districts, this unique wooden house is situated on a small lot and serves as a 198.47 sq. meters residence, accommodating two families who wanted to live together in two different houses in a single site. Continue reading →

Nestled in a wooded area in the northern foothills of the famous Japanese Mt. Fuji, this unique structure serves as a small weekend villa for guests. The owners asked Satoshi Okada Architects for a compact home with a small footprint not to disturb its natural surroundings – a forest of deciduous trees, such as Japanese beech, white birch and magnolia. Continue reading →

Situated on a tiny 66 sq. meters lot, this small family home was designed by Japanese Satoshi Okada Architects for a young couple, who requested ‘a house that is attractive and cool’. The outer shape of the building was adjusted in terms of scale in relation to the surroundings, by tilting and trimming volumes and surfaces. Continue reading →