timber slats delineate triangle house by life style koubou

timber slats delineate triangle house by life style koubou
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located in the japanese prefecture of fukushima, this dwelling designed by life style koubou uses timber slats to delineate internal space. named ‘triangle house’, the two level property contains living accommodation at ground floor level, with a tatami room joining a kitchen and a dining space. above, a lofted area boasts additional floor space with an office found in a more secluded area of the home. a storage area can also be found behind a retractable curtain. the external form of the residence has been shaped to shed heavy snowfall, while tiled slates give the façades a monolithic appearance.

primary living accommodation is found at ground floor level

sloping walls delineate interior space

the kitchen is illuminated with an adjacent skylight

a serene tatami room is also found at ground floor level

a timber staircase connects the two-storey property

small areas of greenery are positioned throughout the dwelling

a lofted area contains additional floor space, including a hidden storage area

an office is located in a secluded and private upstairs area of the home

the external triangular form of the residence has been shaped to quickly shed snowfall

project info:

location: fukushima prefecture, japan
structure: wooden
site area: 493.81 sqm
building area: 99.57 sqm
total floor area: 139.76 sqm