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Compact living |
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When m2 are not enough |
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The architect company D3 in Tokyo and BoConcept have worked closely together over the past year developing a model for compact houses that hold enough living space and still allow for a small garden on a plot area that is less than 115m2.
With two bedrooms, one bathroom, a combined living/dining/kitchen area and entrance hall, the house is big enough for a family. During this unique collaboration, BoConcept has advised the architects regarding the choice of furniture, lighting, wall and floor colours suitable for a modern, contemporary style, where space is key.
As the price of land increases, the sizes of plots of land for sale are being reduced in order for most people to be able to afford them. The small-sized land plots set limitations on the size of the house that is going to be built on the plot. So what do you do? You build it high and narrow so you can fit in all the rooms and essentials you need. This is what is called compact living. |
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Facts
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Architects
D3 Studio
Area
Kokubunji, west of Tokyo, Japan
Materials
Wooden structure building
Land size
114.65m2
Ground floor
56.70m2
2nd floor
46.98m2
Total living space
103.68m2
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Walls not wanted |
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The closed, external design of the building is made with respect for the Japanese culture of privacy. Inside, the Japanese way of living has been combined with the Scandinavian lifestyle, with an open plan living/dining/kitchen area. On one side of the room, large glass doors invite plenty of light into the room, while connecting the indoor with the small courtyard outside. The open plan room leaves you with a sense of space that is rare to find in small-sized homes. The modern staircase is a fascinating feature that gives the room character.
When it came to decorating the interior and filling it with furniture, functionality was key. The furniture had to complement the modern architectural style of the house. But most importantly, compact living is about space management. Getting the most out of the limited space available without cluttering too much into it. The wall system in the living area provides ample storage space while still looking sleek and tight. The coffee table works as a storage provider as well as a perfect place to work and dine with tabletops that can be lifted into a higher position. In the dining room, the dining table easily extends for dinner parties and folds back when the party's over. The sideboard has been lifted from the floor and the wall shelves are a small work of art that is functional too.
The kitchen area is defined with a counter made of steel for a very modern, industrial look. White lacquered cabinets were mounted onto the wall behind the counter. The steel combined with white makes the kitchen distinct from the rest of the open plan room. |
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A dream place |
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The bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. A narrow band of windows by the ceiling allows as much light into the room as possible without compromising the privacy of the home. The simple, clean room has been turned into a uniquely elegant bedroom with a low bed and nightstands in black-stained oak and the beautiful wall paper with silver that bounces light around the room. Notice the backlight behind the panels that gives a dramatic atmosphere to the room.
The house will be used as a model house for one year. Customers can buy a similar styled house that will be custom fit to their land plot. |
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1. Light the atmosphere
2. Build it high and narrow
3. The dining table easily extends for a dinner party of 8
4. Open plan living with functional pieces of furniture
5. A light, private retreat with elevated windows |
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