Tato Architects builds a striking house in Osaka, Japan that is three-stories tall but also contains 16 levels that are set on a "series of triangular and rectangular platforms."
There are actually no staircases inside the home and instead, Tato Architects connect the different levels with wooden blocks, shelves and other pieces of furniture, on which residents can walk on to reach another level of the house. For example, the dining table in the kitchen is the gateway to the next level.
The layout is rather poetic and successful in dividing the abode based on the respective functions of each level. Through this aesthetic experience, residents "would find [themselves] on top of a rooftop in one moment, and tucked beneath a floor in another."
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Multi-level Homes
- Designing homes with multiple levels and unconventional layouts to create unique and functional living spaces.
- Furniture Integration
- Incorporating furniture and structural elements to connect different levels in a home, offering innovative and seamless navigation.
- Aesthetic Functionality
- Balancing functional divisions and aesthetic experiences in home design, creating poetic and immersive living environments.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- Architects and designers can explore the concept of multi-level homes to create distinct and visually appealing structures.
- Furniture Design
- Furniture designers can create innovative pieces that serve dual functions, acting as both functional elements and pathways between levels in unconventional homes.
- Real Estate Development
- Real estate developers can tap into the demand for unique and aesthetically pleasing homes by building multi-level properties that offer a new level of living experience.
