Located in Kobe, Japan There?s some innovative residential architecture coming out of Kobe, Japan?s sixth largest city, like this eight foot wife skinny house and ?Re-Slope,? a minimalist home that takes advantage of its sloping site by offering terrace-like spaces in the interior.
Its architect, Tomhiro Hata, has designed another such home, approaching its steeply sloped?and narrow?location as an advantage, not a nuisance. Starting from the street level, the minimalist home unfurls up the hill by way of a series of floors and terraces that are reminiscent of whitewashed Greek homes in Santorini. The residence is all the more striking because of its neighboring homes, which bear a more traditional look. Adding depth to the program are oversized arches that make up the facades but also repeat inside the home. These curved openings promote flowing, open-plan living that still manages to connect each space by way of open staircases, mezzanines, lofts, and seamless indoor-outdoor access.
The simplicity of the white concrete facade repeats inside, where pale hardwood floors, natural wood furniture, and built-ins?not to mention the many generously proportioned windows?create a sun-filled environment that is both sculptural and cozy. Take a look.

Via: Designboom

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