The house was built on a triangular lot. It was an affordable land space, but it was difficult to build upon.
I’ve seen some truly remarkable
pieces of architecture while writing for LittleThings — especially tiny houses.
Followers of the Tiny House Movement will be quick to tell you that a small
space doesn’t mean a lack of options and possibilities. In fact, some tiny
houses can be more impressive than huge mansions. I’ve seen tiny houses in the
shape of crosses, boulders, piles of logs, and even Hobbit holes.
Recently, I saw photos of a gorgeous tiny house built in a
triangle shape so it fits on a peculiarly shaped lot.
This Japanese house designed by the brilliant architects at Mizuishi Architects Atelier fits
a family of three in a 594-square-foot home on an abnormally shaped
property.
According to a study
reported by the Guardian, quirky homes like these are more common in Japan
because homeowners and architects can afford to build homes that may fade out
of style. Homes are built more for style than longevity because of the
frequency of earthquakes. Building codes get updated nearly every ten
years and, as it stands right now, it is actually cheaper for many families to
rebuild than to restructure. Most homes in Japan depreciate in value rapidly,
and to make their home investments worth it, Japanese homeowners will destroy
their house and build a brand new one to gain profit. This calls for a huge
demand for more modern and innovative homes.
This planned obsolescence has made resulted in an increased
demand for Japanese architects. There are 2.5 architects per 1,000
residents in Japan, while the United States has only .33 architects per every
1,000 residents.
The architects at Mizuishi Architects Atelier have done an
incredible job making a deceptively amazing tiny house!