Hiroshi Yokozeki, Yuji Shimiz, Kyoko Ikuta (Nagoya-based studio Stands Architects) newly finished a genius contemporary house called “House O” and positioned in Mie, Japan. The house marks a gracefully incorporated garage, that could be saw from the interior. And this short statement from the architects:
The sheltered car park serves as a physical extension of the road, drawing in visual focus through a contrasting stark-white finish. a glass partition draws a thin line between the indoor-outdoor boundary, allowing the parked automobiles to be on view from within the house. Pivoting around a central courtyard, the layout is organized in a spiral with varying degrees of privacy throughout. From the entrance, programs such as the bedroom and bathroom are nestled in behind the courtyard, while the kitchen and living area open up around the garage. Corners of the rectangular layout is shaved off to further establish a sense of motion in the circulation. A small loft area over the kitchen serves as a multi-functional platform with a view.
So, tell me what do you think about this minimalist home design?
