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Some architects stick to what they know. Others prefer to break the mold.
Keitaro Muto Architects definitely fall into the latter category. Their designs are never boring, and always seek to amaze. They use geometric shapes and crisp lines to create stunning modern buildings that are also practical for 21st century family lifestyles. Set in a quiet Japanese suburban street, this house certainly doesn't look like any of the other properties on the block. Let's take a look around…
This parallelogram-shaped house is like nothing we've ever seen before. The main body of the building seems to hang, weightless, above the rest of the home, and creates a huge porch that covers the entrance and a generously sized terrace.
Upstairs, the designers went all out to create a truly awe-inspiring home. Huge windows span one side of the wall, and a balcony stretches right across the width of the home. The lines are strong and sturdy—this home makes one heck of a first impression.
Inside the house, the innovation continues. The hallway is tall and narrow, and the decor is kept minimal and clean to ensure that the home never looks cluttered.
Stairs are positioned diagonally throughout the space, creating the illusion of a staircase that could be climbed forever. Mezzanine platforms and handle-less flights of stairs make this hallway feel like there are no limits. It almost looks gravity-defying.
More weightless feels abound in the main open-plan room of the home. The main staircase cuts through the space on the first floor, providing a view down to the room below.
The sunlight streams through the large windows and hits the banisters and beams, casting beautiful shadows throughout the airy white room. There's no need to hang art on the walls—the natural beauty of sunlight and shadow is artistic enough for this home!
We can't imagine a calmer spot to sit and take tea. This huge window seat is contained within its own box, and is full of light.
This would be the ideal space for a living room or a kids playroom, but we can't help but think that all it needs is a comfy chair and a stack of books.
The space is structured on different levels, meaning that the open plan space has clearly defined zones. A short flight of stairs leads from the living room to the kitchen, while the dining room can be reached through a large square archway.
This truly is a room with a view! The residents of this bright home can admire the view beyond simply by standing at the foot of the window and looking out. For an alternative viewpoint, the mezzanine level that looks over the rest of the room can be reached by climbing the stairs in the hall.
There aren't many doors in this home, but privacy is still possible. This sleeping space is tucked away around a few corners, hidden from view from the rest of the home whilst still being accessible to all family members.
Every face of this home reveals new design tricks and surprises. This gorgeous balcony is contained by two triangular walls which stretch out from the roof and create a private outdoor space of tranquility and calm.
No Japanese home would be complete without a Tatami room. This one might not be totally traditional, but it still features the classic soft, squared flooring and sliding doors that characterise Japanese interior design. It's a nod to cultural inheritance and classicism in a thoroughly modern home, and it brings the past firmly into sync with the present.
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