Alphaville's house in osaka displays staggered spiraling windows

Located on a narrow site in the heart of osaka, this three-storey property by japanese architects alphaville features a spiral staircase that wraps around the interior of the home

Named ‘spiral window house’, the structure is positioned on a busy street surrounded by other residential dwellings. without compromising privacy, the client requested a living space which presented external views of the neighborhood – including the yodo river, which passes near the house. consequently, the scheme features large staggered openings that offer sweeping vistas, while simultaneously flooding the open volumes with natural light.

 

the scheme features large staggered openings that offer external vistas

 

the kitchen and dining area

 

a spiral staircase that wraps around the interior of the home

 

a timber stairway connects the home

 

the residence is located on a narrow site in the heart of osaka