
There are these those who love their automobile… after which those who actually, actually love their automobile. The latter is the case for the proprietor of this trip home in Chiba, Japan, designed by Hitoshi Saruta of CUBO design architect. The 24-sided quantity resembles a circus tent, making its title – The Circus – proper on level. In lieu of a typical, built-in storage, the architect opted to unite each individuals and automobiles in a novel, relaxed setting. Now, they’ll “spend time with automobiles” and recognize them whereas doing so.
The dome-like house permits for all sorts of layouts that may simply be modified. An elevated, spherical desk lives within the middle to create the second ground, whereas forming a round bar state of affairs beneath.
The roof and body give the sensation of trying up into the within of a paper umbrella, a nod to Japanese design.
No assist posts had been required as a result of slanted outer partitions that preserve the strain.
The principle ground acts as a storage and residing house with all functionally lining the perimeter and central core. A staircase results in the open, second story which homes the proprietor’s bed room with a jacuzzi and waterfall bathe.
Images by Koji Fujii / TOREAL.