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| Glass-Sided Hipped Roof Mimics Lost Mountain in Japan Posted: 15 Feb 2014 08:00 AM PST
A mountain that was lost in the development of a new neighborhood in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan is honored in the proportions of this private home by Naoi Architecture & Design Office. The one-story house features a large hipped roof that mimics the archetypal house shape while also modernizing it with one glass-walled side.
Keeping the home a single story opens up the interior, giving it an airy and spacious feel while letting lots of light stream through the glazed south side. The addition of a loft takes advantage of the double-height ceiling to add more functional space without sacrificing the expansiveness of the open-plan living room.
That lofted space leads out onto an upper-floor terrace, an unusual feature for one-story houses. The sides of the hipped roof conceal attic storage space and guest beds.
On the north side, the roof angles down to single-story height, making the home look deceptively small from the street. The low eaves on this side give the inhabitants privacy, while the open south side fosters a connection to nature and the community. Keep Going - Check Out These Great Related Dornob Articles: |
| Sleek Storage: Crypto Furniture Offers Hidden Compartments Posted: 14 Feb 2014 02:00 PM PST
Furniture with hidden storage or secondary functions is often unappealingly bulky, taking away from the space-saving convenience. But the Crypto line of furniture by Alexander & Pearl manages to pack a lot of ‘secret’ compartments into a series of tables and consoles that’s pretty slim and minimalist.
For example, the Crypto White Coffee Table with Lid offers a sleek and simple surface edged in oak veneer. One side of the tabletop extends for an adjustable-height dining or work surface while the other is a small storage compartment.
A small side table hides both storage and a small compartment for cable storage.
The console desk features a pull-out work surface, enabling the storage of laptops, tablets and other electronic devices inside. Keep Going - Check Out These Great Related Dornob Articles: |
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