House of Steps

Photos above © Nacasa & Partners Inc.
 
Another house that looks like fun to be invited! The house is about 20 miles from Tokyo and is surrounded by nothing but open fields. It was designed by another young couple who design from architecture to products.

^Who: life+shelter associates (Ben Matsuno and Kumi Aizawa)  
^What: Single family residence (2 adults)  
^Where: Koshigaya, Saitama  
^When: 2007 (completion)  
^How: Wood frame construction  
^{Site Area:} 4566 square feet (424.21m²)  
^{Construction Area:} 1284 square feet (119.25m²)  
^{Total Floor Area:} 1487 square feet (138.11m²)  
^{Photographer:} Nacasa & Partners Inc.  
^Website: www.lifeandshelter.org *There are more images of the interior of this house at Life and Shelter’s website.  
^Tag(s): husband/wife team
 
*The images below can be viewed at larger size by clicking on them.