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In Tokyo, where space is at a premium, multi-level homes are becoming the new norm - love how this renovation of a 2-storey house has maximised the space available in a small plot by adding new basement and roof levels, whilst ensuring the usability of the space by bringing a new courtyard down through the house, to increase natural light.

Minimalist House, Japan - Shinichi Ogawa & Associates

Tokyo House by Architecton

This quirky Japanese house is incredibly inventive in the way it squeezes a lot of living space out of a small site and how the split levels allow natural light to permeate the whole house… Probably wouldn’t get away with the lack of balustrades with our Building Regs, though!

Love the way this Origami inspired house in Tokyo incorporates the need for parking in a way that is efficient, innovative & entirely in keeping with the form of the building..

Love the clear cut geometry of this Japanese house and the use of courtyards
to maximise natural light and connections between inside and out, yet
maintain privacy..

This knife-edge Japanese house on a site that measures only 2.7m wide at its narrowest point is amazing! Design tip: when working with a long narrow house plan like this, place uses that are less dependent on natural light at the centre of the plan allowing the main rooms to maximise light and views..