A Small Japanese Home That Lives Big

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A Small Japanese Home That Lives Big

Architects: Taichi Nishishita Architect & Associates
Area: 105 m²
Year: 2019
Photographs: Hirokazu Fujimura
Site Area: 159.14㎡
Country: Japan

House in Hoshioka by Taichi Nishishita Architect & Associates is a modest 105-square-meter home in Japan designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings of river and mountains. Blending simplicity with functionality, the house doubles as both a residence and an office, maintaining a comfortable balance between living and working spaces. Inside, thoughtful spatial transitions — from a narrow entrance corridor that opens to a bright living area — create a sense of openness within the compact layout. With soft light, large plastered walls, and deep eaves that blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home offers a serene connection to nature that evolves beautifully with the seasons.