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‘house l’ by yoshichika takagi, akita japan images courtesy of yoshichika takagi japanese studio yoshichika takagi has completed house i, a single family residence  located in akita, japan.

composed of a series of open and closed boxes, the unit aims  to gently balance the intersection of internal and external spaces. situated in the midst of a parking lot, the residence

features layers of pierced facades that slowly unveil the main structure and life within it. thick walls circumscribe areas of the dwelling, producing porous areas between interior and

exterior, public and private. designed to shelter but not visually enclose internal environments, the residence includes overlapping volumes that form sheltered courtyards and passageways

that open inwards. transitional spaces between interior and exterior environments a series of white boxes, each unique in height and program are grouped together, creating a structure with

intricate depth and illusion of space. inside, rooms continuously unfold and expand, creating an open and vertically integrated living environment. platforms, bridges and small cubic forms

interrupt the vast interior volume, adding a layer of complexity to the otherwise minimal space. large openings pierce the facade large openings cut through the exterior walls, drawing

natural light into the private home and exposing views of the city and industrial landscape that surrounds it. courtyard large openings in the courtyard allow natural light to reach the main

dwelling behind it openings connect the protected residence to exterior spaces kitchen and living room main living space a loft hovers above the kitchen volumes extend into the vast

interior space second level office exterior the residence sits within a parking lot