Suzuko Yamada Architects' Nakano House showcases Brutalism in a compact 26-square-meter site in Tokyo. The design integrates essential home elements with specialized spaces for feline residents, creating a sophisticated interaction of concrete, light, and air. The architects focus on the arrangement of voids and tactile experiences rather than traditional room layouts. The home features oversized components that contribute to a sculptural atmosphere, redefining spatial relationships. Clients' nonchalant design requests allow Yamada's conceptual strengths to shine, resulting in a harmonious balance between functional living and playful cat spaces.
"The family of objects appears to have looked for and found their places within the structure... Life, it seems, happens not within rooms but in the negative space between forms."
"As long as there was an outer shell for living and space for the cats to run around, the rest could come together over time."
"Inside, essentials like the kitchen, bath, and toilet coexist with less conventional features: cat walkways, handrails, and stairs that feel more sculptural than functional."
"These components feel oversized in relation to the house; their scale is the same - or even larger - than the rooms themselves."
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