This cutting edge home is made from surprisingly traditional and readily available materials.
Created by Japanese architecture firm Shuhei Endo, the steel Rooftecture OT2 is made from corrugated steel.
Located in the densely populated Osaka; the dwelling is suitably spacious and inviting on the inside for the couple and their three children who live there. The beautiful interior is saturated with natural light, is full of skylights and has walls covered in orientated strand boards with panels of cedar and hardwood flooring.
The house, which is only open to the north on a busy street, comes alive at night with the glow of street-lights flooding in and creating magical patterns through the corrugated steel shell.
Photo Credits: designboom
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Corrugated Steel Homes
- The use of corrugated steel in home construction opens up opportunities for more efficient and cost-effective housing solutions.
- Compact Urban Living
- The design of more compact urban homes allows for efficient use of limited space in densely populated areas.
- Innovative Interior Design
- The integration of natural light, skylights, and creative wall and flooring materials in home interiors offers new possibilities for aesthetically pleasing living spaces.
Where This Applies
- Architecture and Construction
- Architects and builders can explore the use of corrugated steel as a viable material for constructing innovative and sustainable homes.
- Real Estate
- Real estate developers can capitalize on the growing demand for compact urban homes in densely populated areas.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can incorporate natural light, creative wall materials, and efficient use of space in their designs for urban homes.
