A Tokyo Home With a Shape-Shifting Staircase Presents a Smart Solution to Small-Space Living
On a long and skinny lot in Japan's capital, a clever 44-level house consisting solely of a series of steps and landings fits a family’s “futon lifestyle.”
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This story was originally published in Dwell’s November 2012 issue.
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Naomi Pollock
In addition to publishing articles on both sides of the Pacific, Naomi Pollock is the author of five books, including Made in Japan: 100 New Products.
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