SOY Source Architects designed the multi-story “Dr. S’s House” for a single family in Sendai, Japan. The rectangular box-like structure is composed of corrugated galvanized steel with large windows that project out to help block direct sunlight.
The house, connected by central stairs, is a series of overlapping spaces that allows each space to be loosely distinguished without the restriction of walls. The simplicity of the overall wood and white color palette allows for the house to remain open and airy. Built-in bookshelves line most of the perimeter’s interior walls giving the house a uniform look throughout, as well as provide for massive amounts of storage. The upper level is the children’s room, and it features three ladders that lead to separate sleeping lofts.
Images courtesy of SOY Source Architects.
Erich on 01.06.2012 at 13:31 PM
needs more shelving.
Jen on 01.06.2012 at 14:06 PM
That was my initial reaction, too. Clearly they need shelves that they will never be able to dust.
John Hupp on 01.06.2012 at 21:11 PM
Needs more books.
Anthony on 01.06.2012 at 21:11 PM
“Honey? Where’s that book I just bought?” “I put it on the shelf!!” “…”
Bookie on 01.07.2012 at 09:22 AM
Even as a book/shelf lover this looks odd… Must look better with books in place? I like that the foundation and walls were designed for the weight though.
Moddo on 01.09.2012 at 21:31 PM
The way shelves are populated with books and things near the more used areas of the house create an interesting contrast to the shelves further from the common areas. It’s like a living ‘living’ graph.