Looking at the polygonal House I from the street might cause you to expect triangulated spaces inside of it. You might be surprised then to see that the interior of this dwelling is shaped by the convergence of many arches, creating a domed void in the center.
Hiroyuki Shinozaki Architects designed this single-family home in Tochigi, Japan, to fit within an unusually shaped plot. Many flat facades offered plenty of opportunities for the installation of windows, bringing natural light in from all angles. An open-plan arrangement was adopted to highlight the core of the dynamic domicile will spacious atrium. All domestic activities overlap under the great vaulting of the House I to bring the occupants a sense of togetherness as they cook, work, play and rest.
Egg-Shaped Interiors
House I Hides Rounded Rooms Behind Rectilinear Exterior Walls
Trend Themes
1. Polygonal Interiors - Exploring polygonal interior designs that challenge traditional box-shaped spaces.
2. Domed Void - Creating domed voids in the center of buildings to introduce a unique architectural element.
3. Atrium Living - Adopting open-plan arrangements with spacious atriums to promote a sense of togetherness and natural light.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunities for architects to experiment with innovative interior designs that break away from traditional norms.
2. Home Construction - Disruptive opportunity to incorporate domed voids and atriums into residential buildings, creating unique living spaces.
3. Interior Design - Challenging interior designers to think outside the box and explore non-traditional, polygonal interior layouts.