ALTS Design Office Completes the Higashihayashiguchi Dwelling
Jamie Danielle Munro — June 11, 2014 — Art & Design
References: alts-design & designboom
The Higashihayashiguchi Dwelling and Shop is located in Shiga, Japan, and completed by ALTS Design Office.
The building is extremely slender and multifunctional, featuring a cafe on the ground floor, with a spot for dwelling above. It's amazing that the team managed to do this much with such a small space, and overall it still looks to be quite spacious. ALTS Design Office used a whitewashed look for the outside walls, with wooden accents found on the interior of the cafe. The spot for living on top is also quite small, but it still offers a comfortable place to stay, using an open concept to keep the area looking larger than it actually is in the end.
Photo Credits: designboom, alts-design
The building is extremely slender and multifunctional, featuring a cafe on the ground floor, with a spot for dwelling above. It's amazing that the team managed to do this much with such a small space, and overall it still looks to be quite spacious. ALTS Design Office used a whitewashed look for the outside walls, with wooden accents found on the interior of the cafe. The spot for living on top is also quite small, but it still offers a comfortable place to stay, using an open concept to keep the area looking larger than it actually is in the end.
Photo Credits: designboom, alts-design
Trend Themes
1. Multifunctional Buildings - There is a growing trend towards designing buildings that serve multiple functions, such as combining a cafe and a dwelling in a small space.
2. Minimalist Design - Minimalist design is becoming popular in architecture, with a focus on clean lines, open spaces, and a restrained color palette.
3. Space Optimization - Architects and designers are increasingly finding innovative ways to optimize small spaces, creating comfortable and functional environments.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry has an opportunity to explore and develop designs for multifunctional buildings, incorporating elements of minimalism and space optimization.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can leverage the minimalist aesthetic and space optimization techniques to create efficient and visually appealing living spaces in small dwellings.
3. Hospitality - Hotels and cafes can incorporate the concept of multifunctional spaces to maximize the use of limited real estate and offer unique and versatile experiences to their guests.
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