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Unusual Outdoor-Based Residences

The Balcony House in Tokyo Values the Outdoors

— December 30, 2013 — Eco
Japanese architecture firm Ryo Matsui Architects recently constructed an outdoor-based residential home called Balcony House in Tokyo, Japan. The home is a testament to building homes that have limited private space and was constructed as a response to the dense urban space in the city.

The reinforced concrete-based house consists of four stories and acts as a medium in which residents can connect with nature in the comfort of their own home. The rooftop terrace on the fourth floor offers a 360 degree view of the surrounding neighborhood. Also on the fourth level is the master bedroom with an extensive veranda. The wooden based kitchen and living spaces can be found on the third floor. Warm and natural materials were the inspiration in constructing the home and can be seen in the interiors of the structure.
Trend Themes
1. Outdoor-based Residences - The Balcony House in Tokyo showcases the trend of incorporating outdoor spaces into residential architecture, offering opportunities for innovative home designs that connect residents with nature.
2. Limited Private Space - The construction of homes with limited private space, like the Balcony House in Tokyo, reflects the need to adapt to dense urban environments and presents opportunities for designing compact yet functional living spaces.
3. Natural Materials in Architecture - The use of warm and natural materials in the Balcony House in Tokyo demonstrates the trend of incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly elements into residential construction, suggesting opportunities for innovative eco-conscious designs.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The trend of outdoor-based residences and limited private space offers disruptive innovation opportunities for architects and designers to create innovative and sustainable living spaces that cater to urban environments.
2. Real Estate - The emergence of outdoor-based residences and limited private space presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the real estate industry to develop unique and attractive properties that prioritize nature connections and space optimization.
3. Construction and Materials - The increased focus on incorporating natural materials and building techniques in architecture, as seen in the Balcony House in Tokyo, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the construction and materials industry to develop sustainable and eco-friendly building solutions.
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