The second floor part of this house is placed obliquely on the first floor part. The blank space made there gives luxury to space. The stairs climbing the space obliquely give excitement to the inhabitants.

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Architects: Kichi Architectural Design

Location: Joso, Japan

Lead Architects: Naoyuki Kikkawa

Area: 99.99 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Ippei Shinzawa

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Text description provided by the architects. The second floor part of this house is placed obliquely on the first floor part. The blank space made there gives luxury to space. The stairs climbing the space obliquely give excitement to the inhabitants.
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Ground Floor Plan

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Upper Floor Plan

Also, when approaching the entrance to a tunnel, you will feel like being inhaled. Looking at the exposed beams and pillars inside, you can understand that the structure of this building is wooden. Privacy-protected courtyard carries wind and sunlight through trees to Japanese rooms and living rooms.

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