History
House in Nada was completed in 2012. FujiwaraMuro Architects designed the structure. Shintaro Fujiwara and Yoshio Muro led the design.
Architecture
The residence features a design that maximizes vertical space. A central atrium, slatted wooden elements, and skylights connect interior volumes. White walls define the compact structure.
This arrangement aims to eliminate the sensation of two-dimensional narrowness, a design principle articulated by FujiwaraMuro Architects.
Setting
The house occupies a narrow urban site in Nada, Hyogo Prefecture. This downtown residential area covers 36.95 square meters. Daylight enters deep into the structure, illuminating the compact interior spaces.
Specifications
Total floor area 63.3 square meters. Built area 22.13 square meters. Construction employs wood and white walls. Interior includes a central atrium and slatted wood details.
In print
Featured: DOMUS (2013), HomeDSGN (2013), Decoist (2019), AA13, CAANdesign (2015), Inhabitat (2014), Divisare (2013), ArchDaily.
