Japanese studio Nendo recently designed a home consisting of six wooden cottages connected via a fascinating and swooping roof. Located in Karuizawa in Central Japan, the home is designed to create the image of “a family holding hands.” The house is created for a family of four, and it is perched on a hill with a view of the lovely Mount Asama.
Dubbed the Hand in Hand House, the six cottages measure around 20 square meters, and they have been angled, so they all face different directions while being connected by a sculptural roof. The cottages are also connected via a wooden terrace on stilts. The terrace is blessed with lovely views of the surrounding landscape.
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The black roofs have been added to give an interesting graphic detail against the pale facades. The diverse heights are designed to mimic the surrounding hills. If you view the houses from the top, the roof gives them a consistent and streamlined aesthetic. The cottages have been designed for different functionalities – one contains the kitchen, while the other holds the dining area or bedrooms.
In the bathroom area of each building, a sleek rectangular bathtub is strategically positioned next to expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. These windows are a signature feature in all the cottages, offering unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape and allowing natural light to flood the space, creating a serene and immersive bathing experience.
Nendo designed the Hand in Hand House with the intention of granting each living unit its own unique characteristics, catering to the family’s desire for privacy and individuality. At the same time, the architectural design maintains a cohesive aesthetic, projecting a “sense of unity” across all units through the use of a connected roof structure. This thoughtful design approach ensures that while family members can enjoy their personal space, the overall structure fosters a harmonious and interconnected living environment.
“The cottages are gently intertwined, with the roofs harmoniously ‘holding hands’,” the studio said. “The house maintains a respectful distance that honors each family member’s time and individuality while still fostering connection among the family, resulting in a true embodiment of a family holding hands’.”
As you enter the Hand in Hand House, you are welcomed by an inviting and warm aesthetic. Wood paneling was selected for the walls and floors, while the unique shapes of the white ceilings make for an attractive and appealing detail. The furniture is quite simple, amped with grey hues and pale wood. This creates a living environment that feels very minimal and homely. Nendo is known for creating unique and one-of-a-kind structures that are far from the ordinary, and the Hand in Hand House follows suit with its exceptional and extraordinary structure and design philosophy.
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