There's no doubt that city life and country life are two entirely different modes of being, and Tab House is specifically designed to help draw those two worlds slightly closer together. Built by Japanese architect Takanori Ineyama, the rural home includes features that help combat the natural tendencies that accrue as a result of living in the city, making it a comfortable space for the urban and the rural alike.
Tab House's residents are both Tokyo natives who recently moved out to the countyside, and they were concerned with the culture shock that would come with such a move. To help the clients, Ineyama designed the home with "marginal spaces" like a patio and a first floor balcony. These elements encourage the clients to both get outside and to socialize with their neighbors, two keystones of country comfort.
Liminal Rural Houses
Tab House Helps Urban Denizens Move from the City to the Country
Trend Themes
1. Rural-urban Hybrid Living - Tab House is an innovative prototype for rural-urban hybrid living that minimizes culture shock and adapts to the natural tendencies of both urban and rural lifestyles.
2. Marginal Space Design - The use of marginal spaces to encourage outdoor activities and socialization presents an opportunity for disruptive design solutions for homes and public spaces.
3. City-to-country Transition Assistance - As more people may seek to move from the city to the country, there is room for innovative services and products that assist in this transition.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Real Estate - The trend towards rural-urban hybrid living may inspire design innovation in architecture, real estate, and urban planning.
2. Outdoor and Leisure - The focus on outdoor activities and socialization presents opportunities for innovation in outdoor and leisure products.
3. Community Development - Supporting the transition from city to country living creates an opportunity for innovative community development initiatives.