Three Meter Wide Japanese Home - Stunning Interior

[zhaoyun]

Nice piece of architecture utilizing a high degree of design sense and resourcefulness.

http://interestingengineering.com/3-metre-wide-japanese-house-offers-stunning-interior/

[Neanderthal]

They are becoming very proficient in saving space.

[Hàkon]

http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/imal_house-19.png

Very neatly planned; however, I do not know about the bucket-like terrace.

[zhaoyun]

Neanderthal - It is a matter of necessity. They have a population of 130 Million on four small (in relative terms) islands.

Hakon - My expectations weren't high looking at the exterior. But the inside was well designed, especially the utilization of tall ceilings to provide a sense of spaciousness. I agree that the exterior could have designed far better.

[Hàkon]

Hakon - My expectations weren't high looking at the exterior. But the inside was well designed, especially the utilization of tall ceilings to provide a sense of spaciousness. I agree that the exterior could have designed far better.

The height does give it space, but I think their (limited) use of windows still gives the house a box-like feeling.

I lived in, what I found to be, a cramped student studio, 21 m^2 and 3,5 m high ceiling with a single window, and learned that space is not an adequate substitute for natural light.

[zhaoyun]

Well, seeing how the house is situated, the only sources of light seem to be from the front or back of the house. So that's probably why sunlight is limited. Yes, i agree that natural sunlight significantly changes the atmosphere of a home. It's one of the most important elements to perception.

[Gaston]

It's an empty house, with literaly nothing inside. Clearly, nobody lives there.

[Linebacker]

Its cool but I wouldn't feel good in that house.I don't like too enclosed spaces.I like to have a ton of space to move around.

[Beit El]

It's an empty house, with literaly nothing inside. Clearly, nobody lives there.

It looks depressing as well. The measurements are 3*21, I'd rather have an 8*8 house; having one very dominant dimension makes it feel claustrophobic.

[iNird]

Interesting style, I guess if they don't like it they can destroy it and build a new one. These fuckers also rarely buy pre-owned homes...

http://freakonomics.com/2014/02/27/why-are-japanese-homes-disposable-a-new-freakonomics-radio-podcast-3/

[Minesweeper]

Dehumanization at its finest.