House in Konan / Coo Planning

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Hyogo Ward, Japan
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© Yuko Tada , Coo Planning

Text description provided by the architects. This small house in the town of Konan, in Kobe, Japan, sits in a quiet neighborhood and was designed for a couple and their child by the Osaka-based firm, Coo Planning. Built of reinforced concrete and wood, the residence is minimal with the needed space spread throughout four layers.

House in Konan / Coo Planning - Table, Stairs, Chair, Handrail
© Yuko Tada , Coo Planning

Despite its small size, the house is smartly laid out and manages to fit all the living space the couple needed, including a garage, a deck, and a study loft above the kitchen.

House in Konan / Coo Planning - Sink, Bathroom, Bathtub
© Yuko Tada , Coo Planning

The floor directly above the garage houses the home’s entrance, a tatami room, a bathroom, and bedroom.

The third floor is the family’s communal area with an open kitchen and living room.

House in Konan / Coo Planning - Stairs, Handrail
© Yuko Tada , Coo Planning

The space is completely open from the front of the house to the back, making it appear really large.

House in Konan / Coo Planning - Windows
© Yuko Tada , Coo Planning

The living room has an entire wall of windows at the front of the house making the space super bright.

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The ladder takes you to the study room loft that’s open to the living room and kitchen below it.

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Cite: "House in Konan / Coo Planning" 29 Apr 2013. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/365589/house-in-konan-coo-planning> ISSN 0719-8884

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