NEVER TOO SMALL: Parking Space Sized Family Home, Tokyo - 56sqm/602sqft
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Published 2023-03-29
Built no wider than a parking space in the heart of Tokyo, the striking 6 Tsubo House stands out among the more traditional houses on the narrow street. Arte-1 Architect's designed the 56 square metres, three storey home based on a brief for a small but open house with a connection to the outdoors. To maximise space in the home, rooms on the upper levels were staggered, allowing a 5m high ceiling in the living space and additional storage within the stairway and underneath the kitchen. The staircase itself winds up through the home's fully equipped kitchen and generous main bathroom where instead of partitioning spaces, Arte-1 has created separation using colour and materials, giving each space a unique ambience. These carefully considered choices make this small building a truly functional home for a family; with priority given to simple things like room for children to play, and a cosy living & dining area.
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Project Name: 6 Tsubo House
Architect: www.arte-1.com/
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: Nam Tran
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Sebastian Tibbs
Music: Grace by Dear Gravity and Horizon by Dear Gravity
All Comments (21)
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I loved seeing a house that wasn't perfectly organized and cleaned up. Dishes drying, imperfectly folded clothes, books in the bookshelf all directions, broom hanging in the stair railing. Real people living real lives!
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They created very diverse environments with little space, and despite the passages being small and a bit claustrophobic, the design of the rooms ends up being worth it, including the main door, which even left the street with a very pleasant atmosphere.
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I love the discontinuity with the staircases. Each has their own character and personality. The stylising of them challenges the actual spaces without overpowering. I'm always curious to see how ppl resolve circulation in small but tall envelopes and this was so well done. ❤
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the house somehow gives me the impression of a fortress, each room looks like a secret hideout which is so nice and interesting
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Having to pass the bathroom to get to the next floor is super weird. But interesting. How do you know when someone is using the bathroom besides seeing the lights turned on? Not to mention the door is made of glass and has no lock lol
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clever yet weird house, the fact that it's so dark makes me feel slightly anxious
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Initially I was so confused by the underground storage thinking that was a staircase but it's so smart! Having that space be in a basement space. Absolutely loved this design, it's so different from most of the spaces and wow, I'm blown away but what looks like a full blown restaurant kitchen. You can tell where their passions are and what they consider most important. Thank you for sharing.
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I've never been so happy watching someone getting to a rooftop
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Im always amazed by the fact that natives of many non English speaking countries, still speak English for the wider audience. Phenomenal. Thank you for all your effort, hard work and beautiful representation of your work. It is much appreciated 🌸
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This is such a luxe design, and the distinct characters of the individual spaces makes it feel larger. I love how it has an old-world feel, as if a luxury hotel was disassembled and reconfigured as a small living space.
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The most creative small space that doesn't even look small - another stunning design! ✨
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The house is very interesting, but the woman’s vest is AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!
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One major functional design change this home needs is the bathroom privacy. Switch the stairs from the first floor landing to the bathroom with the toilet and close off the toilet for privacy. Otherwise, very accomplished family home. Thank you for sharing! 🎉
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I liked how they creatively maximized space with vertical design, hidden storage, and multipurpose areas, highlighting innovative solutions for small living spaces.
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That kitchen storage underneath the floor looks cumbersome. I can’t imagine that being comfortable for an elderly person.
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Art won with function on this one. 56m2 is enough for a family of 4 but the way they planned the space makes if feel like it's less. The walk-through bathroom is such a bad idea for a family with children, because either one family member can block half of the house from moving up and down, or someone will constantly disrupt their privacy. The design is inconsistent, like the children spaces were added as an afterthought and forced into the architect's dream of tall ceilings and vintage doors. Storage spaces are hard to reach and you can see the residents already walking around it (storing the broom in the stair handle for example). It looks great from the outside and the rooftop deck is very nice, but the inside leaves a lot to be desired.
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although I find the high arch very aesthetic, it makes me feel as if they were living in an entrance of a dark castle. The huge kitchen and bathroom also felt a bit disproportionate, as if you wanted to build a mansion but because of the lack of square meters, you play Tetris with the rooms 😆
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I remember I used to click on these videos to watch cool ideas, now when I click it means I'm just looking for crazy stuff life a bathroom that is also a corridor to get to the bedrooms. :) Amazingly crazy shit!
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Ana amazing space but to have to pass through the bathroom to get to the bedrooms does not seem at all practical 🤷🏻♀️
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Thank you for the Japan series. I love the entrance and window above it.
