Tezuka Architects "House to Catch the Sunlight"

At the suggestion of Jeffrey Pena, who just finished an apprenticeship at Tezuka Architects in Japan, I took a look at the firm's "House to Catch the Sunlight." You can read Jeffrey's comments in this post. He made some great remarks about families staying connected in smaller, smarter homes. He held up this tiny, 282 square-foot marvel as a perfect example of a home that has only what you need, yet lacks nothing, and through great design lives large and well.








This house definitely has that signature Tezuka style - clean, casual, natural. The public spaces are upstairs, while the private spaces are on the lower floor. I love the very simple treatment of the bedroom - meditative. The built-in storage keeps objects out of sight and helps make the space feel larger than it is. The placement of windows for play of light is masterful.

Jeffrey closed his comment with "We need to think about making our homes not keep us captive." Well said. That strikes a chord with me. The reason I do this blog is because I really believe that what we live in affects how we live, and that most American homes don't enhance our living experience, and can actually be a burden to us. I'm a huge fan of Tezuka Architects for creating great homes that function beautifully, with an economy that results in purity of purpose. Truly, in Japanese spirit, the limitation becomes the strength. Brilliant.

Jeffrey, thanks for your comment, and for pointing out this wonderful home.

Image credit - Tezuka Architects site