The concrete exterior walls and glass windows sound like a very common building appearance. The square shape of this house does not seem to be particularly noticeable except for the special large glass window. However, once you peek inside, You will find its very unique inner appearance. Designed by Takeshi Hosaka Architectural Urban Design Office, this building in Kanagawa, Japan, the Shotoura House, changes the familiar concept of floors and displays a special style in the interlacing circulation lines between floors.
The exterior of Takeshi Hosaka Architectural Urban Design Offices Hōfuura House in Kanagawa, Japan.
Compared to the appearance of concrete, the appearance of glass windows always has a particularly sunny and relaxed feeling.
Special designThe large sliding windows on all four sides of the design can be slid to the left or right at will.
In terms of appearance, the most special part is probably that there is a concrete wall hanging down from top to bottom inside the large glass windows, which is as wonderful as the floor melting and sinking.
Although the building has a large number of glass windows, it still maintains a high degree of privacy because of the concrete hanging walls.
The interior design is completely unexpected, with each floor having a smoothly curved concave extension that connects the floor to the upper windows.
Three floors above ground and one underground floor are connected by an elegant spiral staircase.
From the appearance, the windows on the first floor are actually windows for the underground floor, and the sunlight that shines into the first floor is through the windows on the second floor, showing each other between the floors. subtle relationship.
The walls maintain a very industrial-style concrete original color, and other parts, including floors, furniture, and partition walls, are all made of friendly wood, presenting a clean visual experience.
Not only the front of the building, but also the back uses the same large number of glass windows, allowing the entire interior to have plenty of natural light without turning on the lights.
The bathroom on the third floor uses a fully transparent partition. It must be quite private despite the large number of windows at the back of the building.
Including toilet and bathroom floors, the entire building still uses original wooden floors.
Special cabinet decoration, different from the usual wall or corner.
A foot pole is installed on the sloping curved wall. When you want to breathe, you can climb directly to the window edge and enjoy the breeze and sunshine.
The layers between the buildings have smooth curves and a rounded feeling.
Window on the first floor or window on the second floor? Feel the subtle interlacing between floors.
The Folding Ura House is located in the House of Representatives in Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama. It has three floors above ground with an area of ??60 square meters, plus a basement floor of 30 square meters. Currently, there is a couple and their two children, enjoying here. Breezes and natural sunlight filter in through the large windows.
