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House of Koganei by Kiyonobu Nakagame Architects and Associates

Posted on June 7th, 2012 by Leo Lei

Designer: Kiyonobu Nakagame Architects and Associates

Location: Tokyo, Japan

House of Koganei is a minimal home located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by Kiyonobu Nakagame Architects and Associates. The home is a private residence which completed its construction early 2012. The building is three stories, and is composed of concrete and wood for the flooring.

The reason why I love Japanese homes so much is because they remind me of the forts I used to build back when I was a kid. I’m not afraid to admit it, I don’t think I’ve gotten over the sheer pleasure of relaxing in a small, enclosed space made of over-turned sofas. House of Koganei is just a slightly larger, more modern version of the DYI shelters. I personally love the winding staircase and exposed concrete that are present in most Japanese homes. What can I say, I just love Brutalist architecture.

Photography by K.TORIMURA

About the Author – Leo Lei

My two passions in life are entrepreneurship and design. I started Leibal as a hobby while I was still studying in college, and it has transformed into a business I could have never imagined. Within design, I love all things minimal. Our focus is to promote as many designers to as many people as possible.

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