m+o completes cuboid maru house in sapporo, japan

m+o completes cuboid maru house in sapporo, japan
all images courtesy of m+o

japanese architects minatoya michiyo and otsuka tatsuya of m+o have completed a family home built on toyohira heights in the country’s northern region of sapporo. entitled ‘maru’ after the residents’ cat, the dwelling takes advantage of the sun’s natural movement with carefully placed windows of all sizes ensuring that occupants can gauge the passing of time throughout the day. the open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area is in positioned within a semi-double height space with a large arch leading to the upper level of the property.

the house is built on toyohira heights in the country’s northern region of sapporo

the open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area is in positioned within a semi-double height space

the dwelling takes advantage of the sun’s natural movement with carefully placed windows of all sizes

natural finishes are used throughout the design

occupants are able to gauge the passing of time throughout the day

a large arch leads to the upper level of the property