Suppose Design Office - House in Fukawa, Hiroshima 2010. Housing a larger extended family of six in a somewhat dense area with a lot of pedestrian traffic, being able to acheive a higher level of privacy was an objective of the project. A asymmetrical plywood tower was designed into the shell of the house, branching off at different angles to accommodate sleeping quarters. The “leftover” space becomes a more public realm, creating internal terraces and balconies, allowing for communication between occupants through all levels. Operable windows in the bedroom create a further connection between the public and private zones, and a large entry door opens the space onto the street, allowing residents to interact directly with the adjacent streetlife.
