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Staircase-Partitioned Houses

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Kappa House Uses Staircases as Surfaces and Partitions

— May 5, 2022 — Art & Design
The uniquely designed Kappa House uses staircases in innovative ways throughout its designs. Created by Archipelago Architects Studio, the house rests in Kanagawa, Japan. It is constructed around a series of central staircases that divide the spaces and provide its dwellers with places to relax.

The design is a result of the house's compact lot, which used to be part of the neighboring house's property. Archipelago Architects Studio, a Tokyo-based firm, named the house after the client's street performance act that imitates a folkloric water spirit called a kappa. To further customize the space, the house includes a small rehearsal room where the owner can practice his act. Kappa House boasts a mere 23 square meters and a limited eight-meter height.

Image Credit: Archipelago Architects Studio
Trend Themes
1. Innovative Partitioning - Developing unique ways to divide spaces, such as using staircases, creates opportunities for more efficient use of compact spaces.
2. Purposeful Customization - Incorporating personalized elements, such as a rehearsal room for a performer, can enhance the functionality and value of a small space.
3. Vertical Living - Designing homes with limited height and utilizing vertical space can provide solutions for densely populated urban areas.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can incorporate unique design elements to maximize function and utility of small or compact spaces.
2. Real Estate - Real estate developers can create innovative living solutions for urban areas with limited space through vertical living designs.
3. Performing Arts - Performing arts companies or venues can consider incorporating personalized rehearsal or performance spaces into their designs or renovations.
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