A brightly lit home, measuring 79 square meters, is shortlisted for the 2022 Dezeen Awards in the Urban House category. The home is located in Nishitōkyō, a city to the west of Tokyo. The space, which is designed for a family of four, was designed by Tokyo-based studio Kiri Architects.
The most striking feature of the brightly lit home is a wooden staircase that "spans the glazed facade of the house" and "acts as a buffer between the living spaces and the windows." In addition to creating a visual appeal and serving as a way for the owners to move between the first and second floors, the staircase is designed to fulfill a social purpose. Kiri Architects took cues from 'engawa'—a type of traditional Japanese veranda.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Brightly Lit Homes
- The trend towards brightly lit homes can be leveraged to create social spaces that enhance family interaction and promote community.
- Urban House Design
- Urban house design is rapidly changing as architects and designers embrace new materials and sustainable practices that push the boundaries of modern living.
- Engawa-style Architecture
- Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese engawa-style architecture offers opportunities for creating unique and innovative indoor-outdoor living spaces.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architects who embrace the trend towards brightly lit homes can create unique living spaces that enhance social interaction and community.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers who experiment with new materials and contemporary design trends can help push the boundaries of urban house design.
- Sustainability
- Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly practices into urban house design can help create homes that are both beautiful and environmentally friendly.
