trapezoidal furniture in fathom's hiroshima house allows users to rest amid greenery

trapezoidal furniture in fathom's hiroshima house allows users to rest amid greenery

Fathom Design renovates newly built condominium in Hiroshima

 

Fathom Design undertook the renovation of a newly built condominium in Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, with a focus on maximizing the beautiful and habitable environment. Recognizing the location, security, and convenience of T House, the architecture and design firm identifies the need to elevate the furnishings beyond mass-produced items. After discussions with the client, the design centers on two key elements: using upcycled oyster shell paint throughout the space and incorporating greenery. The walls, finished with delicate oyster shell paint, create a unified and harmonious texture, while the existing wooden frames are concealed to transform the typical appearance of ready-made sashes. The plant integration extends to a dining bench, which is crafted from micro cement and designed to blend with the rest of the interior. The bench’s backrest, sculpted into a trapezoidal shape, allows users to sit surrounded by plants, simulating the experience of resting under a tree.

trapezoidal furniture in fathom's hiroshima house allows users to rest amid greenery
all images by Tatsuya Tabii, courtesy of FATHOM Design

 

 

oyster-shell-painted T House fosters interaction through plants

 

To further integrate the new design, existing fixtures and fittings are carefully modified, retaining their functionality but enhancing their aesthetic with lauan wood grain stained to complement the oyster shell paint. Greenery is strategically placed to foster interaction, particularly between the study and dining room, where it serves as a soft organic partition. Incorporating greenery into the overall space, Fathom Design removes small beams in the ceiling frame and adds a mirrored surface, reflecting daily life onto the concrete ceiling. This gesture transforms the conventional look of new condominiums into a space that reflects the personal thoughts and experiences of its residents. The Hiroshima-based firm‘s renovation philosophy draws from its extensive experience and seeks to rejuvenate the interior spaces of Japan’s newly built condominiums. By moving away from uniform, mass-produced aesthetics and embracing the unique thoughts of the residents, the firm aims to create more fulfilling and personalized living environments.

trapezoidal furniture in fathom's hiroshima house allows users to rest amid greenery
Fathom Design undertook the renovation of a condominium in Hiroshima

trapezoidal furniture in fathom's hiroshima house allows users to rest amid greenery
the architecture and design firm identified the need to elevate the furnishings beyond mass-produced items

trapezoidal furniture in fathom's hiroshima house allows users to rest amid greenery
greenery is strategically placed to foster interaction

trapezoidal furniture in fathom's hiroshima house allows users to rest amid greenery
after discussions with the client, the design centers on using upcycled oyster shell paint and incorporating greenery

trapezoidal furniture in fathom's hiroshima house allows users to rest amid greenery
finished with delicate oyster shell paint, the walls create a unified and harmonious texture

trapezoidal-bench-hiroshima-residence-fathom-users-tree-designboom-1800-02

the existing wooden frames are concealed to transform the typical appearance of ready-made sashes

trapezoidal furniture in fathom's hiroshima house allows users to rest amid greenery
between the study and dining room greenery serves as a soft organic partition

 

trapezoidal furniture in fathom's hiroshima house allows users to rest amid greenery
existing fixtures and fittings are carefully modified

trapezoidal-bench-hiroshima-residence-fathom-users-tree-designboom-1800-03

sculpted into a trapezoidal shape, the bench allows users to sit surrounded by plants

 

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Fathom Design removes small beams in the ceiling frame and adds a mirrored surface
Fathom Design removes small beams in the ceiling frame and adds a mirrored surface
the bathroom features furniture matching the T House aesthetics
the bathroom features furniture matching the T House aesthetics
by moving away from uniform aesthetics the firm aims to create a personalized living environment
by moving away from uniform aesthetics the firm aims to create a personalized living environment
lauan wood grain complements the oyster shell paint
lauan wood grain complements the oyster shell paint

project info:

 

name: T House
architect: FATHOM Design | @fathom_design
lead designer: Hiroyuki Nakamoto
location:Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
area:
50 sqm

photographer: Tatsuya Tabii | @tatsuyatabii

 

 

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edited by: thomai tsimpou | designboom

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