An Ingenious Vertical Home Honshu, Osaka, Japan
By Magaly • May 1, 2017
This house, which is only 3.5 meters wide and was built vertically due to the narrow space that was available, is surprisingly comfortable and spacious on the inside. Built in a district known for its modern architecture and located in the center of Honshu, Osaka, Japan, it was designed by the local architectural firm FujiwaraMuro Architects. The first need to fulfill was to provide a space full of natural light without compromising the privacy of those who would live there.
The main point of its design is its metal blinds, placed at the entrance of the house, and which serve to provide privacy while allowing the entrance to be flooded by an abundant supply of light.
At night, the artificial light passes through them, making it look like soft veils.
However, the architects had to take into account that it was necessary to provide a sufficient supply of natural light to each one of its interior spaces. For this reason, doors and glass walls were placed at the ends of the house, allowing for the flow of sunlight during the day.



Inside, its open spaces allow both light and air to flow freely, keeping the rooms perfectly lit and filled with fresh air.












- Front view of the entrance with closed metal blinds
- Front view of house with open metal blinds
- Detail of metal blinds
- Interior view of space with open environments
- Interior view of space with open environments
- Living room with wooden floors and stairs
- Dark wood floors
- Wooden stairs with metal rails
- Large lighted wooden stairs
- Night view of the interior through the metal shutters
- Night view of the house from the outside
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