Japanese Architecture Design

Small House Plan Maximizes a Small Lot

The Oh House will have architecture aficionados oh-ing and ah-ing. Designed by Japanese firm Atelier Tekuto, this modern small house plan is located on a small, irregular-shaped urban lot that dictated its unusual vertical shape and dimensions. The main goal for this house for six was to incorporate a parking space – which proved more difficult than it sounds, thanks to the lot size. To make way for a car, the architect positioned the main entrance below grade. On entering, a flight of stairs leads you up to the home’s main living areas. The open-concept interiors feature smart, suspended furniture that leaves the limited floor space free. Pieces like the hanging dining table and various built-ins are not only functional, but they feature a contemporary aesthetic that works wonders in the modern, minimalist interiors. Due to this home’s unusual plan and proportions, the space is actually larger than it appears from the outside
We love Japanese architecture design, and here is a prime example of why. This creative, future-forward design in Tokyo by Japan architecture firm Emmanuelle Moureaux Architecture + Design is playful, but seriously artistic – not typical of a bank! From the exterior, this vibrant, white cube is dotted with deep window wells of various sizes and colors, each more vibrant than the last. This color palette continues inside, where workspaces are feature an inspiring, leaf motif and natural, knotty wood floors that invite the outdoors in. An interior courtyard brings life to this ultra-modern workspace. We’d love to see this translated into a home design