Get ready to step into a housing complex like no other. Unfolding out from one another like a set of Russian dolls, the Clair Korakuen estate in Okayama is comprised of eight buildings that house airy, spacious apartments and maisonettes. Surrounded by trees and ample parking facilities, it's the perfect location for raising a family in peace.
This housing arrangement by the architects at Toki strikes the perfect balance between privacy and community. Families are encouraged to interact and play in the shared spaces, whereas individual terraces and secluded balconies allow room for much-needed alone time. Let's take a peek inside one of these idyllic dwellings. We guarantee you'll fall in love…
Working with traditional Japanese wabi sabi ideals, warm whites and wood tones are used to lift and brighten this modest space.
… just check out how the designers have managed to integrate the kitchen, dining and living areas. How clever!
What a stunningly simple kitchen!
The houses are staggered, meaning that nosy neighbours don't get to pry into your private life!
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