This full-functioning residential 'tepee' in Hiroshima, Japan is as intriguing inside as it is out. It is designed by the architecture firm Suppose of Japan. The design will certainly have onlookers talking, especially next to the other homes in the area. There is a dramatic contrast between the tepee and the traditional village style homes that surround it.
As soon as one enters into this charming abode they step down into a sunken main floor. The use of windows allows natural light into this narrow structure keeps one from feeling trapped. The open staircase and floor plan allows a view of every floor. The humor of this home is that it is atop of stilt-like base.
Japanese Tepee Cottages
Suppose Architecture Creates Modern Habitat in Traditional Hiroshima
Trend Themes
1. Innovative Residential Design - Opportunity to disrupt traditional housing styles by introducing unique and unconventional architectural designs.
2. Maximizing Natural Light - Potential for disruptive innovation in incorporating windows and light into narrow structures to create a sense of openness and spaciousness.
3. Multi-functional Living Spaces - Potential for disruptive innovation in creating versatile and adaptable living spaces within limited square footage.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunity for architects and designers to challenge traditional norms by creating modern habitats that blend aesthetically with traditional surroundings.
2. Real Estate - Potential for disruptive innovation in the residential real estate market by offering unconventional and unique housing options.
3. Interior Design - Opportunity for interior designers to creatively utilize natural light to enhance the overall aesthetics and functionality of limited space.