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House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

This house by Japanese firm Naya Architects is so closely surrounded by apartment blocks that its walls have to lean away from them.

House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

Named House in Motoyawata, the building has double doors inset on a small first floor terrace to let more light past the neighbouring block and into the living room.

House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

Wooden ceiling beams are left exposed inside the house, while a spiral staircase connects the two storeys.

House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

Providing a home for a family of four, the house is located on the outskirts of Tokyo and has bedrooms on its ground floor and an open-plan living room upstairs.

House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

Other Japanese houses on Dezeen this week include two homes tangled around each other and a house with a terrace climbing over its roof.

House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

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House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

Photography is by Makoto Yoshida.

House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

Here's a few extra details from Naya Architects:


House in Motoyawata

Design to completion: October 2010-March 2011
Location: Ichikawa-Shi, CHIBA

House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

Primary usage: Residence
Structure: wooden construction, two stories above ground
Family structure: Couple with children

House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

Site area: 75.10 m2
Building area: 33.12 m2

House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

Total floor space: 59.62m2
Architect: Naya Architects

House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

First floor:
1.Master bedroom
2.Bathroom & Washroom
3.Child's bedroom

House in Motoyawata by Naya Architects

Second floor:
4.Balcony
5.Living room & Dining room & Kitchen