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House in Kyobate by Naoko Horibe

07.30.12
Posted by Caroline Williamson
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The House in Kyobate, designed by Naoko Horibe, was designed with the family’s two young children in mind. Centered around a Japanese-style mezzanine that has traditional tatami flooring, the space links several spaces in the house, as well as offering a view to the common area below. It’s also the reason for the extending facade on the exterior.

The protruding element is what gives the exterior its character with the horizontal wood slats juxtaposing the cream-colored smooth finish on the rest of the house.

The light wood and white interior really keep the space open and light-filled.

I love how every square inch of space is used and used well in this home. Shelves are installed everywhere there is empty space.

Photos by Eiji Tomita.

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Caroline Williamson is Managing Editor of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and writes about her life, inspirations and creative pursuits on her element75 blog.
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  • Laura on 07.30.2012 at 22:24 PM

    ? lovely!

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  • PHguy on 08.03.2012 at 13:40 PM

    WHAT A DANG AWESOME HOUSE. I wouldn’t turn down living somewhere as compact as that. It looks rather spacious and comfy, in fact

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