Via @designboom, a two-story house in suburban Oita-city, Japan, with a design that "focuses on the site's flow of light and wind to create a living space that is open to its environment."




"Running through the spine of the layout is a tunnel-like passageway that tapers inwards in a funnelling fashion. Serving as the entrance, the sheltered void space opens up the inward-facing programs while maintaining their privacy from views." Above, the view from above the tunnel-like passageway. More at Takao Shiotsuka Atelier. Photos: Toshiyuki Yano.