akiyoshi nakao of coo planning: house in hamadera

house in hamadera by akiyoshi nakao of coo planning image courtesy akiyoshi nakao of coo planning all photos by eiji tomita

situated in the osaka prefecture sakai city, this house in hamadera is designed by akiyoshi nakao of coo planning. the request of the client was that the apartment for four, reference architectural details similar to that of a flat in paris. this is expressed through the expansive bookshelves found throughout and the high ceilings. from floor to ceiling, the interior is paneled in wood giving a warm, lofty feeling. construction for the project was completed by mitsuda structural consultants.

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a wall of bookshelves image courtesy akiyoshi nakao of coo planning

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looking into the open area and kitchen image courtesy akiyoshi nakao of coo planning

open kitchen and living space image courtesy akiyoshi nakao of coo planning

one of the ore private spaces defined by an alternate color of wood image courtesy akiyoshi nakao of coo planning

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inside the ‘closed’ room image courtesy akiyoshi nakao of coo planning

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exterior of the home image courtesy akiyoshi nakao of coo planning