It is located in a quiet suburban street in the province of Aichi, called Koda Townhouse. The project was designed by the Japanese architect Naoya Kitamura. It is an open-plan minimalist house, designed for a family of 4 people – including two adults and two children.

From the outside it looks anything but welcoming, it looks like a prefabricated building in white corrugated iron that does not bind in any way to the surrounding environment. As soon as you cross the threshold you begin to breathe a familiar and welcoming environment. The house is entirely made of light wood with metal finishes, is a large open-space, very bright and the areas are bordered by a series of wooden pillars.

The plan has been designed in such a way that it can change according to the needs of the family, even in the event that the family expands. It extends over two distinct levels. The second level starts at a height of only 1.5 m, creating spaces, platforms and corners to use for a moment of relaxation or for sleeping.

Text by Elisa Scotti