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A Small House Where you Feel the Balance Between Inside and Outside

By • Oct 26, 2018

In a quiet street in the city of Akashi, in Hyogo prefecture, Japan, is this house designed by the architect Yousaku Tsutsumi of the architectural firm Arbol. It has 81 square meters on one floor where three patios have been designed.

View of the wooden entrance

They sought to make their spaces harmonize with the wind, sunlight and lifestyle, since the house is surrounded by forests. Without invasion of privacy, approaching nature, the design mixes a rich life that eliminates the barriers between the inside and outside, in order to feel the endless expansion to the outside world from the comfort of their home.

Black fireplace
Living room overlooking the small garden

As for natural light, the design takes direct sunlight and the reflection of light on the exterior wall. The afternoon sun, which comes from unexpected places through waves of sunlight that seep through the trees, flows silently into the rooms in winter

In the surroundings, the house is closed, seeking to provide privacy to its inhabitants. The plan was created to create a feeling of warm life, with rich vegetation.

Dining room connected
Dining room in fine wood
Light wood kitchen
Bath in simple lines
Night view of the dining room
Night view of the dining
Night view of the living
Night view of the exterior
View of the wooden entrance
Black fireplace
Living room overlooking the small garden
Dining room connected
Dining room in fine wood

Light wood kitchen
Bath in simple lines
Night view of the dining room
Night view of the dining
Night view of the living

Night view of the exterior

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