Nendo Created the Hand in Hand House in Central Japan
Amy Duong — January 30, 2025 — Art & Design
References: dezeen
Japanese design studio Nendo has created a house dubbed the Hand in Hand House. It is comprised of six cottages made with wooden materials and it connects together with a sinuous swooping roof in Karuizawa, central Japan. The design language channels a look of 'a family holding hands.' It is designed for a family of four and it is found on a hill looking at Mount Asama.
The studio speaks about the design to Dezeen, noting "The cottages are gently intertwined, with the roofs harmoniously 'holding hands.' The house maintains a respectful distance that honours each family member's time and individuality while still fostering connection among the family, resulting in a true embodiment of 'a family holding hands'."
Image Credit: Masahiro Ohgami
The studio speaks about the design to Dezeen, noting "The cottages are gently intertwined, with the roofs harmoniously 'holding hands.' The house maintains a respectful distance that honours each family member's time and individuality while still fostering connection among the family, resulting in a true embodiment of 'a family holding hands'."
Image Credit: Masahiro Ohgami
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