Japanese firm Not Architects Studio has completed a project on a small plot in Ōta, a dense residential area in Tokyo, Japan. The house has an interesting construction that makes it stand out from the surrounding houses. Not Architects Studio focused on creating a dwelling that would maximize the views of the outdoors and the project is aptly titled 'Scenery Scooping House.'
One of the main features of this project is the strategically placed "skylit void [that] cuts through the northwestern corner of the home." The co-founder of Not Architects Studio, Lisa Ono, shared that "[the] proposal for [this] house can scoop up the small scenery scattered in such a city." This statement echoes the necessity for dwellers in urban cities to notice the beauty of their environment, even if that beauty is contained in a fleeting moment.
View-Maximizing Architectural Projects
Not Architects Studio Designs the Scenery Scooping House
Trend Themes
1. Outdoor-seeking Architecture - New architectural projects are focusing on maximizing outdoor views.
2. Skylit Void - Architects are utilizing strategically placed skylights to bring natural light and beauty indoors.
3. Urban Scenery Appreciation - Designs are aimed at helping residents in densely populated areas notice the beauty in their environment.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects are looking to disrupt the industry with designs that rely on strategic placement of windows and skylights to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.
2. Real Estate - Real estate professionals can capitalize on the trend of outdoor-seeking architecture by marketing properties with unique and captivating views of their surroundings.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can make use of the strategic placement of skylights to bring natural light and beauty inside buildings and homes.