Small Wonder House in Horinouchi by Kota Mizuishi It Will Leave You Amazed
This top-heavy house by Japanese architect Kota Mizuishi overlooks a river in west Tokyo.Raising a house at river-front site is a dream of every architect. There was such a site. But there was trouble.
The site for this house was sandwiched between a river and a street, located at a junction- hence it had a triangular shape with acute angles.
A group of architects at Mizuishi Architects took up this challenge and the result was brilliant.
A 29-square metre plot was made into a masterpiece in Suginami, Tokyo, in Japan.
The site for this house was sandwiched between a river and a street, located at a junction- hence it had a triangular shape with acute angles.
A group of architects at Mizuishi Architects took up this challenge and the result was brilliant.
A 29-square metre plot was made into a masterpiece in Suginami, Tokyo, in Japan.
All images courtesy mizuishi architect atelier
image © Hiroshi Tanigawa.
image © Hiroshi Tanigawa.
See the plan and construction unfold before you.
Japanese practice mizuishi architect atelier,The ‘house in horinouchi’, is a two-storey private dwelling for a family of three in suginami, tokyo, japan. situated on a triangular site between a river and a road, the design is a direct response to the characters and qualities offered by the plot while remaining within the local permits and regulations of the area.
This is a very small house built on the triangle site which the river and the way were crossed and made to the acute angle.For the dead-end road, it became a plan in various regulations for obtaining special permission. Residents are husband and wife and a little girl.
Flyby views
This top-heavy house by Japanese architect Kota Mizuishi overlooks a river in west Tokyo.
Japanese practice mizuishi architect atelier,The ‘house in horinouchi’, is a two-storey private dwelling for a family of three in suginami, tokyo, japan. situated on a triangular site between a river and a road, the design is a direct response to the characters and qualities offered by the plot while remaining within the local permits and regulations of the area.
This is a very small house built on the triangle site which the river and the way were crossed and made to the acute angle.For the dead-end road, it became a plan in various regulations for obtaining special permission. Residents are husband and wife and a little girl.
Flyby views
This top-heavy house by Japanese architect Kota Mizuishi overlooks a river in west Tokyo.
Sculpted by the acute angle cut out by the constructable site, the house features an irregular plan shape that slips into the narrow corner of the plot. the tapered end of the second level juts over the base in a cantilever, highlighting the peaked roof form in a graphic manner. clad in metallic brown panels, the volume stands as a solid structure with rectangular windows extruding out of its elevation.
South elevation
Although the level 0 floor was a private space,it limits for dividing with the curtain of a race in the door, stairs, storage, etc. except for a bathroom. It enabled it to feel a spread. The level+1 floor is divided into small areas by structural narrow walls,being connected with one by the ridge line of a roof. So there are different open feelings and the relations with the river.
South elevation
Although the level 0 floor was a private space,it limits for dividing with the curtain of a race in the door, stairs, storage, etc. except for a bathroom. It enabled it to feel a spread. The level+1 floor is divided into small areas by structural narrow walls,being connected with one by the ridge line of a roof. So there are different open feelings and the relations with the river.
Accommodating a private room at the ground level, the communal programs are placed on the second floor and are flanked on both sides by stretches of windows. the kitchen on the west end of the layout benefits from a double height ceiling and establishes sight lines to a small loft level above.
East elevation
Accessed by a ladder, the elevated area serves as a multi functional space with natural illumination from a large skylight. though small in size, the dwelling provides a living space that visually extends the sense of space through both horizontal and vertical openness.
East elevation
Accessed by a ladder, the elevated area serves as a multi functional space with natural illumination from a large skylight. though small in size, the dwelling provides a living space that visually extends the sense of space through both horizontal and vertical openness.
The central space has low ceiling,and has full-opening windows on both sides as a balcony and the bay window that spreads outward with a feeling of floating
Terrace
The terrace side space in the deepest is a form which is narrowed down to the direction of flow of the river,and is a space watching the light to insert earlier of the abyss.
Loft/The space with two skylights is a space looking down at the river and looking up at the sky.
Living room, kitchen and dining are situated on the second floor, where windows on both sides maximise natural day-lighting and give what the architect calls "a feeling of floating."
From Kitchen
We've seen numerous examples of modular, freestanding volumes that hide a multitude of functions and amenities in them, acting like amazing transformers of space. These "mystery boxes" come in all shapes and sizes and colours, but the aim is to ultimately allow people to maximise space, and hide clutter.
Terrace
The terrace side space in the deepest is a form which is narrowed down to the direction of flow of the river,and is a space watching the light to insert earlier of the abyss.
Loft/The space with two skylights is a space looking down at the river and looking up at the sky.
Living room, kitchen and dining are situated on the second floor, where windows on both sides maximise natural day-lighting and give what the architect calls "a feeling of floating."
From Kitchen
We've seen numerous examples of modular, freestanding volumes that hide a multitude of functions and amenities in them, acting like amazing transformers of space. These "mystery boxes" come in all shapes and sizes and colours, but the aim is to ultimately allow people to maximise space, and hide clutter.
Above the living space, there is a mezzanine level, accessible by ladder, which acts as the family playroom. It overlooks the kitchen and narrow, triangular spare room on both sides. The mezzanine has two skylights through which the family can stargaze.
Bedroom
Even the master bedroom is open to the rest of the space. However, curtains can guarantee a little privacy. The bedroom is on first floor accessible by stairs.
One of the reasons why Japanese homeowners invest in a small house is the omnipresence of earthquakes. In a Japan located at the crossing of four tectonic plates, these tend to weaken the houses at a record speed. In 2012, researchers have established that a "big one" (tremor of very high magnitude) will occur in the vicinity of Tokyo within four years. We're still waiting for him. In addition, construction standards change relatively often to align with new seismic technologies. This encourages the construction of smaller homes, which are cheaper and less energy intensive.
Design
For cultural, economic and practical reasons, Japanese modern dwellings are often small. It is not unusual to live in a 30 meter square in Tokyo and even feel good. Free lots are also of great rarity and the price of housing is one of the highest in the world. Consequently, the least free space is exploited with, as in this case, an overflowing imagination to avoid any waste of space.
More than ever, in Japan, it's really not size that matters. As proof, 55 square meter is the surface of this micro-home of 3 levels realised by Mizuishi Architects. The designers had only a narrow, triangular shape along a river. The result will inspire those who are not afraid to live simply in a small space.
One of the best “tiny houses” I’ve seen. Looks huge inside!
The tiny house movement has become a big thing as more and more people try to live with a smaller financial, environmental and physical footprint.
It's lamentable that here in North America, big box homes are still the trend, despite the recent housing market crash and increasing maintenance costs. Smaller, more efficient homes have yet to become mainstream here, but this small, thoughtfully designed riverside house is yet another example of how tiny, awkward spaces can still be maximised, if government policies, cultural mores and demand can come together in the right mix.
Project info
Location : Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Architect : Kota Mizuishi?Mizuishi Architects Atelier
Structural engineer : Kentaro Nagasaka
Lighting designer : Tatsuoki Nakajima
Contractor : Hirano-kensetu
Site area : 52.14m2
Building area : 29.07 m2
Total floor area : 55.24 m2
The use of small space to such perfection is rarely seen. Share this amazement with your friends too
!
Bedroom
Even the master bedroom is open to the rest of the space. However, curtains can guarantee a little privacy. The bedroom is on first floor accessible by stairs.
One of the reasons why Japanese homeowners invest in a small house is the omnipresence of earthquakes. In a Japan located at the crossing of four tectonic plates, these tend to weaken the houses at a record speed. In 2012, researchers have established that a "big one" (tremor of very high magnitude) will occur in the vicinity of Tokyo within four years. We're still waiting for him. In addition, construction standards change relatively often to align with new seismic technologies. This encourages the construction of smaller homes, which are cheaper and less energy intensive.
Design
For cultural, economic and practical reasons, Japanese modern dwellings are often small. It is not unusual to live in a 30 meter square in Tokyo and even feel good. Free lots are also of great rarity and the price of housing is one of the highest in the world. Consequently, the least free space is exploited with, as in this case, an overflowing imagination to avoid any waste of space.
More than ever, in Japan, it's really not size that matters. As proof, 55 square meter is the surface of this micro-home of 3 levels realised by Mizuishi Architects. The designers had only a narrow, triangular shape along a river. The result will inspire those who are not afraid to live simply in a small space.
One of the best “tiny houses” I’ve seen. Looks huge inside!
The tiny house movement has become a big thing as more and more people try to live with a smaller financial, environmental and physical footprint.
It's lamentable that here in North America, big box homes are still the trend, despite the recent housing market crash and increasing maintenance costs. Smaller, more efficient homes have yet to become mainstream here, but this small, thoughtfully designed riverside house is yet another example of how tiny, awkward spaces can still be maximised, if government policies, cultural mores and demand can come together in the right mix.
Project info
Location : Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Architect : Kota Mizuishi?Mizuishi Architects Atelier
Structural engineer : Kentaro Nagasaka
Lighting designer : Tatsuoki Nakajima
Contractor : Hirano-kensetu
Site area : 52.14m2
Building area : 29.07 m2
Total floor area : 55.24 m2
The use of small space to such perfection is rarely seen. Share this amazement with your friends too
!
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