Tiny Home in Japan is the Ultimate Space Maximizer
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When it comes to design, Japan has an inimitable style and consciousness that has made it famous all over the world. The country’s minimalist sensibilities and long history of quality craftsmanship have gone on to influence countless projects in the modern era.
Given how densely populated the small island nation is, it makes sense that Japanese designers would also be adept at squeezing the most out of the square meterage they have to work with. The Y House (or Gap House) by STORE MUU design studio is a testament to exactly that. Situated near Sagami Bay in the Kanagawa prefecture, the home takes up just 60 square meters. Make no mistake, though ? it feels gigantic thanks to its clever and efficient use of space. As its second name suggests, the Gap House is slotted into a gap between two existing buildings in a residential area.
At first glance, the house’s volumetric treatment is perhaps the most obvious thing about it. The upper story cantilevers out over a concret...
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