Suppose Design Office has completed The 'House in Onomichi,' a residence which uses angled walls to frame views of the neighboring water straight. The architects followed the curve of the site, greatly maximizing the view; in fact, by tilting the home 60 degrees, they were able to create continuous exposure to the water.
The building is comprised of five parallel timber walls, which divide the interior into four lengthy sections, each which boasts a trilateral terrace offering, again, views of the water. The glazed ceiling, located in the main entrance and adjoining hallway, maintains a continued relationship with the site as the inhabitants make their way through the space.
The floor tiles of the main living space continue onto the attached terrace, uniting the two spaces in a harmonious blend of indoors and outdoors.
Walled Waterway Residences
The House in Onomichi is Focused Around an Adjacent Waterway
Trend Themes
1. Angled Wall Architecture - Architects are creating homes with angled walls to create continuous exposure to surrounding natural elements such as waterways.
2. Integration of Indoor and Outdoor Spaces - Architects are designing homes with floor tiles and terraces that extend the indoor space outdoors, creating a harmonious blend of the two environments.
3. Maximizing Views with Site-specific Architecture - Architects are creating site-specific homes by following the curve of the site and maximizing views of surrounding natural elements such as waterways.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers can capitalize on the trend of site-specific and nature-integrated design to create homes that offer a more symbiotic relationship between the home and nature and maximize views for residents.
2. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers can capitalize on the trend of nature-integrated design and the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces by creating homes that offer unique living experiences and views for prospective buyers.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - Tourism and hospitality businesses can capitalize on the trend of site-specific and nature-integrated design by creating unique accommodations that offer immersive experiences with nature and stunning views for guests.