Oriel Window House by Shinsuke Fujii Architects
Industrial Zen
Japan has long been a playground for residential architects, who have to be extra creative in order to squeeze the maximum amount of space into restricted plots. This small but perfectly formed house in Yokohama designed by Shinsuke Fujii Architects is no exception.
The 3/4 storey building sits on a plot measuring only 42 square metres but manages to create 75 square metres of light and airy space. The sense of space is enhanced by a generously proportioned mezzanine on the first floor and a double-height living space on the second floor, well complemented by the extensive use of concrete and restrained furnishings, which create a zen-like minimalist vibe. Oriel windows wrap around the entire frontage of the building on all floors, flooding the interior space with light and providing beautiful views of the cherry blossom filled park across the street. The cantilevered bay windows also create useful seating space inside, perfect for contemplating the cherry blossom trees in full bloom.
Links
Shop the Style
Product Inspiration
The sleek and sculptural shapes of the Helsinki table from Desalto, the Dao chair from Coedition and the Kaschkasch floor mirror from Menu would work beautifully in the minimalist concrete interior space of the Oriel Window house.
Keep the lighting low and industrial with the sleek Eiffel wall light from Frama, the Five floor lamp from New Works and the Asterisco table light from LZF.
For sleek industrial style accessories try the Axonometry desk tray from Ghidini 1961, the Bloom centrepiece from Incipit and the Machine collection porcelain dessert plates set from Diesel Living.
Also in Industrial
LA Arts District Loft by Marmol Radziner
The archetypal loft apartment might have been born in New York, but this apartment shows that when it comes to effortless cool the West coast is hard to beat.
Hudson Street Loft by Soren Rose Studio
The multi-talented Soren Rose may be based in New York, but his aesthetics are firmly grounded in his Danish roots.
Mehr Khaneh by Keivani Architects and Studio Persian Primavera
This quirky 101 square metre apartment may look industrial with its concrete ceilings and brick walls but the design inspirations are more 1001 Arabian Nights.