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A Circus Tent-Inspired Vacation Home for a Car Lover in Japan

02.28.23 | By
A Circus Tent-Inspired Vacation Home for a Car Lover in Japan

There are those people that love their car… and then those that really, really love their car. The latter is the case for the owner of this vacation house in Chiba, Japan, designed by Hitoshi Saruta of CUBO design architect. The 24-sided volume resembles a circus tent, making its name – The Circus – right on point. In lieu of a typical, built-in garage, the architect opted to unite both people and cars in a unique, relaxed environment. Now, they can “spend time with cars” and appreciate them while doing so.

interior of domed modern home with two cars inside

The dome-like space allows for all types of layouts that can easily be changed. An elevated, round table lives in the center to create the second floor, while forming a circular bar situation below.

interior of domed modern home with two cars inside

The roof and frame give the feeling of looking up into the inside of a paper umbrella, a nod to Japanese design.

interior of domed modern home with two cars inside

No support posts were required due to the slanted outer walls that maintain the tension.

interior of domed modern home with two cars inside

interior of domed modern home with two cars inside

The main floor acts as a garage and living space with all functionally lining the perimeter and central core. A staircase leads to the open, second story which houses the owner’s bedroom with a jacuzzi and waterfall shower.

interior of domed modern home with seating area

interior of domed modern home with two cars inside

interior of domed modern home bathroom

interior of domed modern home bathroom

modern interior of a domed home

evening view of modern domed home front door

evening view of modern domed home front door with door open

evening view of modern domed home

evening view of modern domed home

evening view of modern domed home

daytime exterior view of modern domed home

daytime exterior view of modern domed home

daytime exterior view of modern domed home from above

daytime exterior view of modern domed home

blueprint for modern domed home

blueprint for modern domed home

blueprint for modern domed home

blueprint for modern domed home

Photos by Koji Fujii / TOREAL.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.