NEVER TOO SMALL - Japanese Artist’s Unique Open Air Family Home, Tokyo 57sqm/613sqft

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Published 2024-02-21
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Set in Tokyo’s Suginami-ku neighbourhood, home to many manga artists, Open Sky House is home to artists and architect Zajirogh, his wife, and their three children. Having always dreamed of living in a camper or a ship, Zajirogh designed a large central open-air courtyard and covered it with a retractable sail-like sheet. The family uses the courtyard as a living room which is furnished with camping furniture that can get wet or be moved quickly if needed. A series of colourful walls line the courtyard, with precious items that need to stay dry kept behind a set of glass and steel sliding doors with another set connecting to the fully equipped L-shaped kitchen. The second story features space for the family to sleep, work and play and includes a 1sqm (small closet-sized) study that Zajirogh refers to as “his little sanctuary”. A door leading onto the balcony wraps around the open roof, this provides access to open and close the roof as well as an area for Zajirogh to paint freely without concern about mess.

#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign

Ep 165.
Project Name: Open Sky House
Architect & owner: zajirogh.wixsite.com/zajirogh
Architect: www.ysaa.co/

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director & Cinematographer: Nam Tran
Producer: Nam Tran
Editor: Sebastian Tibbs
Music: Let’s Go by Michael Vignola & Courage by Some Were at Sea from Artlist.io

All Comments (21)
  • @user-cz7sc9rt9o
    Finally a real essential design filled with real life living.
  • @renjunshyung4837
    This home really reflects the personality of its owners. It's designed perfectly how they live and what they want
  • @edo27
    man this house is cool. I love how this video shows their clutter and cramped areas so it actually feels lived in and full of stuff. sometimes these tiny home videos feel like theyre just showing show homes with how clean and neat the interiors are...so lacking in random crap and personal items and knick knacks
  • @h.f.v.1428
    This couple have 3 child, they are national heroes for Japan.
  • “being my own client, i can do anything like, no roof! That was cool“ might be the sickest thing anyone has ever said on this show love this man and his harry potter office
  • @mho...
    YES "a small house is similar to a boat" finally someone gets it! we could learn soooo much from camping/yacht design, when it comes to efficient living spaces!
  • @StinkyTJ
    I loss my love for architecture when I dug too deep into aesthetic designs, THIS, this warms my heart and I feel a bit of that love come back, so thank you!
  • @hollywooddarling
    The Japanese houses featured always feature the most unique, individualistic people. It may not be for everyone, but that's exactly the point. Love it, and you can see the creativity that comes through, not just in the house, but also how they raise their children and spend time as a family.
  • @ags1370
    I saw this house on another channel when the dad's hair was still black and the kids were smaller. I see they have not decided to divide the kid's bedroom yet! It still looks cozy and fun. On the other channel they showed the kids playing with the fallen snow in the living room! I love Japanese architects' fearlessness in breaking conventions. I am inspired and try to translate these ideas to my life here in America, without worrying about people judging me for living in a small home, and considering starting a family here. (PS: I also love how Japanese homes always seem crammed with so much random stuff, but it always looks so personal and cool, not like hoarder clutter. How do they do that!?)
  • @mimispring95
    Honestly, after watching this video I can't help but be reminded of my grandma's house in Mexico. There was a large square open space where she kept her plants, a sink and concrete tub that she filled with water for washing clothes. I loved it as a kid because it was big enough for my brothers and I to play and there was no roof so I often would look up at the sky.
  • @nongfarang6959
    I love everything about this, the house has so much personality. I that they also specified that the kids' bedrooms will be divided in the future to offer them more privacy as they grow older, it feels like they're really incorporating the whole family's needs into the design of the space :)
  • @edgarcia1981
    I felt like this is a real home, not a piece of a museum, loved most of the details!!! great house!!
  • @beawilderment
    I love that his two workplaces are the most open and most enclosed parts of the house
  • If it wasn't for this video to share with my friends, there is no way I'd ever be able to explain it in words. I've never ever in my life seen something this authentic. Amazing work 👏
  • @she_is_nyl
    This gotta be the realest house tour i ever watched. Love how every corner of the house are functional and really maximize the space of their home. ❤
  • @passbyicecube
    It's definitely not the most conventional design, but having a house of 57sqm in the central that able to hammock and enjoy the best possible summer experience make this one of my favorite.
  • @Cristina-bv4el
    i was really craving to see it at night with all the lights on🥺🥺🥺
  • @truthseeker803
    Thanks for sharing your house & ur lovely family. God bless you.