The main Design concept for this small, three stories cube house was created the opportunity to blend the ground to the building, the building to the people, and the people to other people by opening the architecture to the surrounding environment. This house, which is located in Nagoya, Japan has three function, as a flower shop, art gallery and a living quarter, the architect broke the unseen barrier and integrated the three spaces, which are normally separated. The living quarter was blended to the flower shop enriching times which are taken to arrange flowers. The flowers also become art by displaying them in the gallery. (click photos to enlarge)
The building was also created according to its surroundings, on the north side, there is an elementary school that provides unchanging environment for the future, especially for the schoolyard that provides views of its trees and flowers. On this side, the walkway that leads to the school is incorporated to the house via an open space that was created by utilizing the height of the first floor ceiling to frame the schoolyard views and the walkway. The architect also built a large opening only on the north side to reduce noise effect from the walkway and to provide soft natural lighting for the house.
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Architects: Suppose Design Office
Location: Nagoya city, Aichi, Japan
Program: House with shop
Structure: Reinforced concrete structure, 3 stories
Site area: 84.09m
Building area: 44.41m
Total floor area: 103.60m (1st floor: 38.80m 2nd floor: 32.40m 3rd floor: 32.40m)
Building coverage: 52.81% (max 60%)
Ratio of building volume to lot: 123.20% (max 200%)
Photographs: Toshiyuki Yano from Nacasa&Partners Inc.
