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Love2 House by Takeshi Hosaka Architects
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Love2 House by Takeshi Hosaka Architects
@zaxarovcom
Sep 26, 2024

Takeshi Hosaka’s Love2 House in Tokyo redefines compact living with its ingenious design, where micro-scale architecture meets expansive lifestyle, blending minimalism with a deep connection to nature and community.

Built in 2019, this micro-home occupies just 19 square meters on a 31-square-meter plot in the Bunkyo district. Despite its small footprint, the house is not constrained by its scale; instead, it becomes a reflection of thoughtful minimalism, designed to accommodate the full spectrum of the architect's and his wife's lifestyle. Drawing inspiration from Roman villas, Love2 House distills the pleasures of daily life into a space focused on learning, bathing, and music, all within the context of a structure that seamlessly blends into its environment while pushing the boundaries of what a home can be.

The house's distinctive curved roofs, reminiscent of Scandinavian design principles, respond to Tokyo’s seasonal lack of direct sunlight. In the winter months, soft light filters through the skylights, while summer transforms the interior into a sun-filled, almost tropical oasis. The gentle curvature of the roofs not only addresses the natural light challenge but also harmonizes with the neighboring buildings, softening the house's presence within the urban fabric. Inside, the use of exposed reinforced concrete and the careful placement of seven partitions articulate distinct zones for dining, cooking, and sleeping, creating a sense of spaciousness that defies the house’s minimal dimensions.

Perhaps most striking about Love2 House is its fluid relationship with the exterior. The large sliding door that opens to the street blurs the boundary between private and public space, inviting spontaneous interactions with passersby. This connection to the streetscape allows the home to extend beyond its physical confines, fostering a unique social dynamic that enriches the everyday experience of the city. The architecture thus transcends its small scale, offering a model for urban living where intimacy, community, and nature intersect in surprising ways.

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@zaxarovcom
Sep 26, 2024

Takeshi Hosaka’s Love2 House in Tokyo redefines compact living with its ingenious design, where micro-scale architecture meets expansive lifestyle, blending minimalism with a deep connection to nature and community.

Built in 2019, this micro-home occupies just 19 square meters on a 31-square-meter plot in the Bunkyo district. Despite its small footprint, the house is not constrained by its scale; instead, it becomes a reflection of thoughtful minimalism, designed to accommodate the full spectrum of the architect's and his wife's lifestyle. Drawing inspiration from Roman villas, Love2 House distills the pleasures of daily life into a space focused on learning, bathing, and music, all within the context of a structure that seamlessly blends into its environment while pushing the boundaries of what a home can be.

The house's distinctive curved roofs, reminiscent of Scandinavian design principles, respond to Tokyo’s seasonal lack of direct sunlight. In the winter months, soft light filters through the skylights, while summer transforms the interior into a sun-filled, almost tropical oasis. The gentle curvature of the roofs not only addresses the natural light challenge but also harmonizes with the neighboring buildings, softening the house's presence within the urban fabric. Inside, the use of exposed reinforced concrete and the careful placement of seven partitions articulate distinct zones for dining, cooking, and sleeping, creating a sense of spaciousness that defies the house’s minimal dimensions.

Perhaps most striking about Love2 House is its fluid relationship with the exterior. The large sliding door that opens to the street blurs the boundary between private and public space, inviting spontaneous interactions with passersby. This connection to the streetscape allows the home to extend beyond its physical confines, fostering a unique social dynamic that enriches the everyday experience of the city. The architecture thus transcends its small scale, offering a model for urban living where intimacy, community, and nature intersect in surprising ways.

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If you would like to feature your works on Thisispaper, please visit our Submission page and subscribe to Thisispaper+. Once your submission is approved, your work will be showcased to our global audience of 2 million art, architecture, and design professionals and enthusiasts.
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