Imai House by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates

When architect Katsutoshi Sasaki was presented with the challenge of carving out a home for a two-child family in what was ostensibly leftover land, he pivoted. Instead of focusing on the three meter width, he played with length and height to create a light-filled, wood-clad home that used its inherent limitations to its advantages. 

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Minimal Home on a Narrow Plot in Japan

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Imai House by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates

When architect Katsutoshi Sasaki was presented with the challenge of carving out a home for a two-child family in what was ostensibly leftover land, he pivoted. Instead of focusing on the three meter width, he played with length and height to create a light-filled, wood-clad home that used its inherent limitations to its advantages.

Photo provided by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates