Though it might look like an urban version of a prop from Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey,' American architecture studio TakaTina's home built in the outskirts of Tokyo ultimately has a far different vibe. Whereas Kubrick's famous monolith brought a sense of omniscient foreboding, TakaTina's home interior is cozy and welcoming despite the blackness of its facade.
An inverse to the pitch black exterior, the interior of TakaTina's home is inspired by the bright, airy lofts that are common in Brooklyn, the home of TakaTina's husband and wife team, Takaaki and Christina Kawabata. In fact, the uniform exterior of the home is meant to better highlight both the urban surroundings and the impressively designed interior: by omitting flashy design, it acts like negative space in a painting.
Monolithic Corrugated Homes
TakaTina's Tokyo Home is Covered in a Pitch Black Corrugated Facade
Trend Themes
1. Monolithic Corrugated Homes - Exploring the use of monolithic corrugated facades in homes, creating a unique and striking visual aesthetic.
2. Bright and Airy Interiors - Designing interiors inspired by bright and airy lofts to create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
3. Negative Space Design - Utilizing negative space in home design to highlight urban surroundings and interior features.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - Opportunities for architects and construction firms to explore new materials and design techniques for monolithic corrugated homes.
2. Interior Design - Creating innovative and impactful interior designs inspired by bright and airy lofts.
3. Art and Design - Exploring the concept of negative space in home design as a form of artistic expression.