Japanese studio Suppose Design Office sought to give the 35-year-old 'House in Chiba' a contemporary face lift. The architects created an open-air dining area and loft, accessible by terraces on either side.
The architects also decided to extend the house towards the south, offering connection with the surrounding gardens. Essentially, the two glazed walls transform the space to achieve an indoor-outdoor symbiosis, as well as flood the interior with natural light. The architects suggest that the house will have an "environmental feeling that may slightly change by season, weather and time."
The home features a new roof that slopes over the extension to connect with the home's upper level. The wooden ceiling beams were left exposed, and a timber partition wall clearly divides the new and the old.
Angular Nature Abodes
The House in Chiba Features a Sloping Dining Extension
Trend Themes
1. Contemporary Face Lift - Opportunity for architects and designers to renovate and update older structures to create a more modern aesthetic.
2. Indoor-outdoor Symbiosis - Potential for creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, enhancing the connection with nature and increasing natural light.
3. Environmental Feeling - Opportunity to design spaces that evoke a sense of the natural environment, responding to changes in season, weather, and time.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers can explore innovative ways to transform existing structures and create harmonious indoor-outdoor living experiences.
2. Construction and Real Estate - Opportunity for builders and developers to incorporate sustainable and nature-inspired design elements into new construction projects.
3. Home Décor and Furnishings - Opportunity to provide products and solutions that help homeowners create spaces that evoke an environmental feeling and embrace the indoor-outdoor lifestyle.