Tsubomi House

Photo © Takumi Ota
 
A tiny spaceship-like house with a spectacular interior and space. According to the architect, the way time and space unfold in this house is somehow reminiscent of Twitter…

Photos © Takumi Ota
 
^Who: Yoshinori Sakano/ FLATHOUSE
^What: Single family residence
^Where: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
^When: December 2009
^How: Two-story w/basement, wood frame (1st, 2nd fl.) and reinforced concrete (basement) construction
^{Site Area:} 503 square feet (46.76m²)
^{Construction Area:} 282 square feet (26.19m²)
^{Total Floor Area:} 941 square feet (87.42m²)