Uchi Soto no Uchi

This house was planned for a married couple in their 40s living in a quiet residential area in Chiba of Kanto region. Three boxes were randomly stacked, and the resulting margins were included in the indoor area. It is like being outside, while actually being inside. The concept behind it is living in the same kind of spaciousness you would find in a park. In addition, some of the outdoor space is used to make up part of the living room, further blurring the lines between "inside" and "outside". It breaks up different spaces while simultaneously intertwining them, bringing the various activities of a family together. Because these residences will be lived in while left constantly open, the plan is to avoid using air conditioners as much as possible. Japan's Kanto region tends to have strings of extremely hot days, and abnormal weather is becoming an issue recently. The Kanto region is also one of the world's most densely populated regions, making it difficult for people to live there openly. The "open while closing" concept is an easier way to solve this problem.