THE ART OF MAKING A STATEMENT THROUGH LINEARITY

In two of his residential buildings that were finished in late 2014 in the cities of Inasa, Nagasaki, and Onojo, Fukuoka, Japanese architect masahiko Sato allows his architectural endeavors to be expressed in a manner that is unmistakably linear. In addition to the omnipresent skylights, his linear designs contain a punch that has the potential to completely remove people’s preconceived beliefs about homes that are created in a linear fashion. The “i2 house,” which is a triplex measuring 129 square meters and standing on a plot measuring 76 square meters, and the “n10 house,” which is a duplex measuring 171 square meters and standing on a plot measuring 200 square meters, are both examples of some of the novel possibilities that can be found in linear designs. Because the components of these homes are arranged around enormous sky-lit tunnels that run through all of the levels, the architect guarantees that there is an abundance of natural air and lighting in every nook and cranny of the whole structure. The warming element is significantly increased as a result of these passages, which also assist to bring out a feeling of’vertical’ connectivity. For the purpose of accomplishing the desired outcome, he has used bi-layer transparent glass (both with and without grid) as well as bi-layer low-e glass measuring 12/16mm. Another characteristic that contributes to the linearity of these homes is the use of artificial lighting. Artificial lights flow uninterruptedly along the borders of ceilings in some of the most linearly built areas, thus “highlighting” the characteristic that distinguishes these homes from others. By using floor tiles that are elongated, it is possible to emphasize the linearity of the ground level. The i2 house is characterized by its presence of absolute minimalism to such an extent that it sometimes requires a closer look in order to appreciate the utilitarian wisdom of having an open kitchen positioned right beside the dining space, with all of its work-areas concealed behind a smart enclosure. Wood is used in the construction of both of the homes. Both of the residences are made of wood and, in addition to the conventional bedrooms, they each include a room designed in the Japanese style. Several different types of siding are used to create the external finish, and a color scheme that is mostly neutral is the dominant color scheme. Visit IndiaArtnDesign.com to see photographs of the properties that are currently available.