After living in NYC for about 7 years, I thought I was fairly well accustomed to living in small quarters – studio apartment, storage everywhere, continuously optimizing my use of space. But of course, the Japanese have us New Yorkers beat when it comes to efficiently using space. After a bit of digging around on the monster web, here’s a few cool examples of tiny Japanese architecture, “kyo-sho-jutaku” in Japanese, apparently.
- The River Side House in Tokyo, designed by Mizuishi Architect Atelier. I love the architect’s use of the top attic space for a childs play area, keeping the space safe for kids with railings, but still allowing lots of natural light to pass through. The other notable area of the house is the office/common area, with large windows on either side, and a full length bench that hides lots of storage boxes.
