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sha-la
Tsukuba, Japan
This house is located in a residential area near Doho Park in Tsukuba. It is a compact size home of 871 sq. foot in a 1067 sq. foot lot for a family of four – a couple and their two children.
The challenge for this location was to provide the property with a parking space while giving enough room for the house itself. In order for the family to enjoy having some greenery, I designed a small yard with trees to accent the home.
The name of the house, “sha-la” comes from the combination of two Japanese words:
“shasen” meaning angle and “lasen kaidan” meaning spiral staircase.
This house is designed as a white box as a base structure. The house’s façade consists of two exterior walls extending at an angle to the sidewalls - giving the house a unique look while creating a sense of space both in depth and width.
This is an essential part of the design for this limited-sized property (1067 sq. foot) - allowing natural light to come through the house while ensuring a sense of privacy.
Also I consider the spiral staircase as the house’s central design theme. Its elegant, twirling geometry is a metaphor for the family’s journey through life.
The skylight above the staircase provides a natural light that spreads a soft glow into the ground level.
The stair’s open form also allows family members to witness the flow of each other’s activities.
On the first floor, there are living, dining, kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen has an island containing the range and sink, while ample storage space is provided in the cabinet along the back wall.
Adjacent to the cabinet is a study nook shared by all family members.
On the second floor, there are a master bedroom, kids’ room, and a balcony.
The kids’ room is about 178-213 sq. foot, and it is located in the rear of the home. Although it is a small space, the loft and a window abutting the high ceiling creates an open feel and gives the room lots of natural light. The floor plan allows the family to use the room in different ways in the future.
Overall, the houses’ unique shape gives a modern, refreshing impression, while maintaining the warmth of a family home.
The name, “sha-la” in Japanese gives a gentle yet refreshing impression, and it matches the atmosphere of the house itself.
The challenge for this location was to provide the property with a parking space while giving enough room for the house itself. In order for the family to enjoy having some greenery, I designed a small yard with trees to accent the home.
The name of the house, “sha-la” comes from the combination of two Japanese words:
“shasen” meaning angle and “lasen kaidan” meaning spiral staircase.
This house is designed as a white box as a base structure. The house’s façade consists of two exterior walls extending at an angle to the sidewalls - giving the house a unique look while creating a sense of space both in depth and width.
This is an essential part of the design for this limited-sized property (1067 sq. foot) - allowing natural light to come through the house while ensuring a sense of privacy.
Also I consider the spiral staircase as the house’s central design theme. Its elegant, twirling geometry is a metaphor for the family’s journey through life.
The skylight above the staircase provides a natural light that spreads a soft glow into the ground level.
The stair’s open form also allows family members to witness the flow of each other’s activities.
On the first floor, there are living, dining, kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen has an island containing the range and sink, while ample storage space is provided in the cabinet along the back wall.
Adjacent to the cabinet is a study nook shared by all family members.
On the second floor, there are a master bedroom, kids’ room, and a balcony.
The kids’ room is about 178-213 sq. foot, and it is located in the rear of the home. Although it is a small space, the loft and a window abutting the high ceiling creates an open feel and gives the room lots of natural light. The floor plan allows the family to use the room in different ways in the future.
Overall, the houses’ unique shape gives a modern, refreshing impression, while maintaining the warmth of a family home.
The name, “sha-la” in Japanese gives a gentle yet refreshing impression, and it matches the atmosphere of the house itself.
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