The multi-generational home layout has been a popular approach to residential architecture, especially for countries in the East, and the Stairway House by Nendo is a great example that also delivers some artistic flair. Located in "a quiet residential pocket of Shinjuku," the home spans three stories and has an attention-captivating feature that is rather non-traditional.
The first floor, which is more accessible, is reserved for the older couple and their nine cats. The second and third floor is for the younger parents and their child. The Stairway House is intercepted by a vast staircase that unites all floors of the house "to prevent the two parties from feeling isolated in their respective living quarters." Concrete was used for the outside portion of the stair, while steel was used for the interior.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Multi-generational Living
- Designing homes for multiple age groups and families provides an opportunity for home builders and architects to create a flexible living space with attention-grabbing features.
- Intercepting Stair Designs
- Using staircases as a focal point to unite different living spaces offers opportunities for innovative designs and materials that can enhance the overall feel of a space.
- Non-traditional Features
- Adding unexpected and artistic elements to a home, like a large staircase, can create a unique selling point and differentiator in the residential architecture market.
Who This Affects Most
- Residential Architecture
- Creating innovative design solutions for multi-generational living spaces can offer architects and builders a new market to cater to.
- Construction
- The use of unique, non-traditional design elements offers construction companies an opportunity to tap into a segment of customers looking for something more creative than the standard home.
- Interior Design
- Building a space around a unique focal point like a staircase can offer interior designers an opportunity to create an aesthetic and functional design that complements the overall architecture.
