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Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
Rough, cool exposed concrete meets warm, soft wood in a playful clash that gives this home its irresistible personality. The architects transformed a 23 pyeong (approximately 76.0 m2 / 818 sq ft) apartment in Japan into a cozy, kid-friendly nest for a young family.
Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
The team stripped out interior walls and reworked the layout to fit the family's daily rhythms. Large windows flood the rooms with daylight. Surfaces are finished in exposed concrete and white, while wood floors soften the palette and add a welcoming warmth.
Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
Designed for a family used to floor seating, the living room is neat and restrained—minimalist, yet quietly chic.
Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
The open kitchen showcases a custom-fitted sink area—base cabinets, shelves, an island, and smart storage—installed with clean, considered detail. A solid wood dining set anchors the layout, keeping the space practical and perfectly in tune with the rest of the home.
Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
Ship Architecture ©Kenta Hasegawa
Sliding doors let the bedroom open up or close off in seconds, giving the space flexible function that adapts to whatever the day demands.
