studio LOOP plans family-orientated plug house in japan
designed for a small family, the dwelling in gunma is composed of two floors and the building purposely sliced at three corners.
located away from the hectic city, ‘plug’ embraces the countryside in gunma, japan. designed for a small family, the dwelling is composed of two floors and the structure itself sliced at three corners to result in a distinctive shape devised to take advantage of the views and reduce floor area to lessen the overall budget.
all images © kai nakamura
throughout the home, studio LOOP focuses on natural light, greenery and garden views. the entryway is marked by a large concrete floor and illuminated by a full height window that also bathes the staircase with a soft natural soft light. the living, dining, kitchen space is lit by a continuous window placed slightly lower than eye level and runs from north to west, framing the green fields outside.
towards the south there is a wooden deck where the ceiling of the living room protrudes out to offer a relaxing terrace to sit. the decking extends up to the roof to offer privacy to the upstairs bath room. on the upper floor, the three bedrooms are organized around a large terrace. all in all, the modest japanese residence addresses a balance between light and the character of the land.
the open plan communal area
a ribbon window runs around the perimeter of the wall and placed just below eye-level
the kitchen, dining and living room is organized into a single space
the family’s back garden is the focus of the views
the floor-to-ceiling window illuminates the staircase
the careful placement of windows bath the three bedrooms in natural light
plug house by studio LOOP
