Kuhara Corner House in Tokyo, Japan

architectural section · timber and concrete · multi level house
Cutaway axonometric view revealing the vertical spatial connections and material layering of a distinctive triangular urban residence.
architectural section · timber and concrete · multi level house
Cutaway axonometric view revealing the vertical spatial connections and material layering of a distinctive triangular urban residence.
This architectural section employs a dominant palette of warm timber tones contrasted with cool concrete grey and soft lavender-pink spatial planes. The primary materials include exposed timber sash windows and lattice screens, robust concrete block walls, and dark full-gloss painted ceilings. Natural light filters through generous glazed openings and the open stairwell, creating dramatic diagonal sightlines that connect the two street frontages. The spatial layout features a series of split-level platforms, an open kitchen-dining area with a round table, and intimate living zones defined by built-in timber seating. A fire-separation drop wall and concrete paving slabs articulate the transition between public and private realms. The overall mood is contemplative yet playful, with human figures illustrating scale and movement. This design particularly suits a creative family or couple seeking a compact, vertically dynamic urban home that blurs the boundary between architecture and interior experience.