House with a Climbing Wall
ARCHITECTS
Tadao Arishima Architects Office
AREA
1000 sqft - 30
YEAR
2011
LOCATION
Fukuoka, Japan
TYPE
Residential › Private House
With its simple white and navy blue exterior, it has a presence amongst the old cityscape and has become and an accent of the street.
Although there are a few windows facing the street, the house features many windows with views of the courtyard, making the house very bright and airy while maintaining privacy.
The large sliding door leading to the courtyard is complete with wooden lattice and can be opened wide to allow for more air and sunshine into the home.
As the sun sets in the evening, the soft light peaking through the door's latticework allows you to feel the warmth and coziness of family.
The interior of the house is centered around the living room, making the rooms come together and the family feel like they're living as one.
To establish the space of the large living room, the diagonal walls have been made into rock climbing walls to be enjoyed together by family and friends.