House in Mukainada is Encircled by a Small Path
Joey Haar — March 30, 2017 — Art & Design
References: japan-architects & dezeen
In the tradition of Frank Lloyd Wright, House in Mukainada creatively merges the interior with the exterior. The home, built for an elderly couple in Hiroshima, Japan, features a circular pathway that overlaps with a corner of the building, inextricably linking the home's interior with that garden and the exterior that the path covers.
House in Mukainada was designed by Japanese studio FujiwaraMuro Architects, and its unique morphology has a purpose beyond the theoretical. The elderly occupants have a passion for gardening, so the firm searched for a way to make that practice as accessible as possible. In a sense, the couple need not even leave their house in order to engage in their passion — a fact that's especially important for people who have limited mobility.
House in Mukainada was designed by Japanese studio FujiwaraMuro Architects, and its unique morphology has a purpose beyond the theoretical. The elderly occupants have a passion for gardening, so the firm searched for a way to make that practice as accessible as possible. In a sense, the couple need not even leave their house in order to engage in their passion — a fact that's especially important for people who have limited mobility.
Trend Themes
1. Circular Pathway Design - A trend of incorporating circular pathways into residential architecture, merging indoor and outdoor spaces.
2. Interior-exterior Integration - A trend of seamlessly linking the interior and exterior spaces of a building, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors.
3. Accessible Gardening Solutions - A trend of designing homes with accessible gardening options, enabling individuals with limited mobility to pursue their gardening passion.
Industry Implications
1. Architectural Design - Architectural firms can incorporate circular pathway designs in their projects, creating unique and functional living spaces.
2. Construction - Construction companies can specialize in building homes with integrated interior-exterior spaces, offering homeowners a seamless living experience.
3. Assistive Technology - Companies in the assistive technology field can develop innovative gardening solutions for individuals with limited mobility, enhancing their quality of life.
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