This is one of the most unusual small houses you will ever see. The house is built on a triangle plot of land in Japan, where a river and a road intersect. It’s the size of a modest apartment at 594 square feet, but with high ceilings, huge windows, and three levels, it seems like a full-sized house!
The Riverside House was created by architect Kota Mizuishi for a family of three, and the photographs below. The home’s architecture not only makes use of its peculiar lot but also of the riverbank vistas.
It’s a mini-marvel in terms of design, with a delightfully bright and contemporary vibe. You’ll see what I mean when you go around the house with the photographs below!
Bird’s eye view. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
The house is at the end of a one-way street. They required special approval to build on the lot.
Bird’s eye view. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
The upper floors of The Angler’s Home have huge bay windows with a view of the river.
Exterior view. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
There are windows on each and every side of the house, making the interior beautiful and light.
South elevation. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
A large sliding bay door opens the front entrance.
Entrance way. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
The bedroom is on the lower level and it is very nice and cute.
View from hall. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
The space is separated by a large curved wall.
Bedroom with curtain. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
The curtain closes everything when it is drawn.
Bedroom with curtain. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
The stairs connect to the 2nd floor and the main living area.
View from the kitchen. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
There is a large ceiling in the kitchen and dining room.
Bedroom without curtain. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
Living room. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
The living and dining rooms are next to each other. There is a large window on either side of the living room.
Living room. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
The river is overlooked from the balcony and window-side bench, and they are divided by sliding windows.
Balcony and bench. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
An extra room is also included just off the living room.
View from spare room. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
View from spare room. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
There is a loft space on the third level, which is used as a playroom.
View from the loft. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
The bathroom is stylish and trendy.
Bathroom. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
The house is cozy and inviting at night!
Exterior at night. Photo credit: © Hiroshi Tanigawa
Visit the MIZUISHI Architect Atelier website to view more of Kota Mizuishi’s work.
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