KICHI ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
The Simple House|Introduction to Architecture Firms|The Richness Created by Negative Space
Author: Qurasuki Editorial Department
A simple home is not merely the reduction of belongings; it is a space born from the careful selection of only what is truly necessary. By paring away superfluous ornamentation, the appeal of the dwelling is conveyed through essential architectural elements such as material texture, the quality of incoming light, and spatial proportion. Achieving this requires the designer's assured aesthetic judgment and a deep understanding of structure and materials. Simplicity also enhances ease of maintenance and everyday livability. Here we introduce an architectural practice that pursues the aesthetics of subtraction.
Archiplace
502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
YIA Ishiue Yoshihiro Architectural Design Office
1572 Amagawataki-cho, Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
KASA ARCHITECTS
2-21-2-1S Fuda, Chofu City, Tokyo
Mochizuki Architectural Atelier
2-23-1-1248 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / 614 Katakura-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
JYU ARCHITECT
2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Yu Architectural Design Studio
159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
Abax Architects
203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
KICHI ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
4-6-3 Kenkyu Gakuen, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
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