Japanese Architecture Homes – Weekend House by Takao Shiotsuka Atelier

August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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The modern minimalist decor is a style that rejoices in clean lines and an open space. The Takao Shiotsuka Atelier architect firm designed this home to face the sea which welcomes in the great visuals with expansive windows. The exterior floor is covered with white gravel and its surrounded by outside walls, making it feel like the interior of a room. This type of modern house architecture is in many ways timeless, this interior design style is not about leaving spaces empty, but about creating a room where everything has a function. Modern minimalist decor is, then, for people looking for organization amid the chaotic surroundings of life and modern society. [Read more...]

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House in Tasmania by BLOXAS Architects

July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The project, an extension of a typical three bedroom 70s house, investigates the simplicity of light in form, colour, and detail. The design features a new main bedroom with floor to ceiling windows, bathroom, walk-in-robe, hallway joinery and a timber deck to the north. The plan pulls back to create two private courtyards, one seemingly internal, featuring Japanese Maple trees. These bind the design on two opposing sides, one now creating a more apparent and appealing entrance to the home. Original and reclaimed material selections, such as an old Huon Valley barge, was used (in the timber decking and contemplation seating) to contrast the white planes of the blade privacy walls. [Read more...]

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Minimalist Wooden House with Gardens by Tetsuo Kondo Architects

July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

This minimalist two-story white wooden house designed by Tetsuo Kondo Architects, located in Yokohama, Kanagawa, JAPAN. Neighboring houses are built up against the lot on both sides but a lush forest spreads to the back while a view down to Yokohama city can be enjoyed to the front. The rooms are organized vertically and by mixing exterior spaces into the house, the surrounding can be felt at all times. Gardens are placed accessible from each room and openings are aimed in various directions so that the view of the sky and forest can be enjoyed even through other rooms. This home with a peculiar pitched roof blends into the building context and maintains various types of relationships with the exterior. They will create a pleasant lifestyle with the help of surrounding environment.

Structure : wood frame, reinforced concrete, 2 stories, 1 basement

Architect: Tetsuo Kondo Architects – via
Photos: Ken’ichi Suzuki





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Futuristic Small Apartment Interior Design

July 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Here a small apartment in Barcelona, built on the 49 square meters sites inspired by Japanese Origami arts. An apartment is generally smaller than a home. There are exceptions, and some condos can be quite large, however even these do not come with the owned property that a house generally gives you. The apartment design with all its elements makes the small space look much bigger than it is. The presence of the [Read more...]

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