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ishibe house by ALTS design office establishes a warehouse-like environment

this recently completed dwelling by ALTS design office has been built to feel like the inside of a renovated warehouse.

located in japan’s shiga prefecture, ‘ishibe house’ was completed for a young family who enjoyed the idea of flexible open plan living offered by converted former industrial spaces. however, essential modifications such as heat insulation and construction maintenance mean that building a new home from scratch is often comparable in terms of price to renovating an existing structure.

after finding a suitable plot in an area enclosed by residential roads, a two-storey dwelling was designed comprising a diverse range of productive spaces. ‘we made a building like an existing warehouse at first, and designed it carefully as if the client renovated it,’ explain sumiou mizumoto and yoshitaka kuga of ALTS design office. ‘we created open spaces so that the client can arrange them to suit their lifestyle.’

the lower level is accessed through a large porch that leads into the home’s kitchen. a dining table is positioned at the heart of the space, alongside an adjacent sink unit and further cooking appliances. a staircase connects the dwelling, providing access to the home’s primary living accommodation above. the lounge is joined by the family’s sleeping quarters and an area for private study.

a white box at the rear of the space contains more private programs

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  • Shiga Prefecture, Japan
  • ALTS design office