hankyo house: the ultimate lookout cabin by iida archiship studio

 hankyo house: the ultimate lookout cabin by iida archiship studio
all image courtesy of iida archiship studio

iida archiship studio has designed hanyo house, a slight, but smartly composed lakeside loft that stacks pared-down spaces vertically to maximize views. the home’s form draws from that of a lookout, while the gestalt of the architecture is an ultra-economical material palette. ample glazing is offset by the ubiquitous usage of oriented strand board (OSB), a composite material that imbues that space which a rich visual texture. exposed beams and columns are wrapped in translucent corrugated plastic panels, which serve to articulate the tower-like structure from the exterior. the modest space features an occupiable roof; a feature that elegantly elevates the basic cabin into a place that finds its resonance in the bucolic landscape.  

the ultimate lookout cabin is a compositon on OSB, wooden beams and glazing

 kitchen view

the ultimate lookout cabin also has a clear central axis

interior view of the lofted spaces

roof access

project info: 

site area: 29.16m2
total floor area: 49.41m2
structure & floor number: w/2stories