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F Residence is a curious example of Japanese practical thinking. The building is a combination of the home and office of Go Fujita, the founder of Gosize architecture firm. It is designed entirely in a minimalist style, reflecting the distinctive Japanese aesthetic. Here natural materials were preferred in construction. This is a perfect example of a minimalist stone and concrete house. It impresses with its beauty, which is found in the simplicity of its design. The house is located in Hyogo and is set within beautiful natural surroundings. The place is one of the top 100 areas in Japan where you can admire the flowering splendor of Japanese cherry trees. The exterior of the house blends seamlessly into its surroundings. It has a natural stone base topped with a reinforced concrete structure. Let's take a look inside this minimalist house in Japan together?

Minimalist house made of stone and concrete. It is located in one of the best regions of Japan where you can see the Japanese cherry blossoms every day.

From afar, the minimalist house catches the eye with its simple design.

  • What distinguishes a minimalist house made of stone and concrete?

This minimalist building has two floors and rises elegantly. The construction is so simple that it is noticeable from afar. The house serves both as an apartment and as an office. The founder of Gosize is also the design architect of Go Fujita. He built it for himself, taking into account his building and life philosophy. And according to his needs and desires. The architect has brought home and office under one roof and placed the emphasis on simplicity on the inside. Here, minimalism celebrates its grand triumph in the living room. In addition, the Architect has numerous connections to make with the outside world.

The connection between indoors and outdoors is paramount for a minimalist home in Japan.

The so-called Japanese "Doma" is located on the ground floor, which is mainly built of natural stone. Translated into German, this means "dirty place". This is basically an interstice found in both traditional and modern Japanese homes. Doma actually represents the connection between inside and outside in the Japanese home. The Japanese use the area primarily as a cellar, kitchen or storage space. In our example of a minimalist house in Japan, the doma is a tiled room that is very clean. In addition, it opens outside to a private Japanese garden. The interior spaces are connected to the exterior to be closer to nature. They are filled with natural light and the owners of this minimalist home can enjoy a beautiful view every dayThe courtyard is designed with smooth black tiles and natural stones. There is also a tree surrounded by green ferns.

In the design of this inner courtyard, no savings were made on natural materials. The walls are made of concrete, the floor is covered with large stone slabs in light gray and raven black tiles. These contrast strongly with each other. Nevertheless, it doesn't look lifeless there. In this courtyard, which is also designed in a minimalist style, one notices the traditional elements for every Japanese garden. For example, a water feature and some plants that change little depending on the season. The sound of the water is soft and calms the mind. This quiet and balanced atmosphere in the inner courtyard is fully in line with the Japanese philosophy of life. It also offers the opportunity to get closer to nature and to live in harmony with it. This also provides/enables the connection between the individual “I” and the outside world.

This courtyard is easily accessed via sliding glass doors and allows owners to enjoy privacy, natural light and fresh air outside
  • A peek inside this minimalist stone and concrete home
This Japanese architect's residence and home office is designed to serve as a place to reconcile the natural wisdom and spiritual culture handed down from our ancestors. The life of the architect himself proceeds in all silence, in which his creative thinking is encouraged. The interior in all rooms is ultra-minimalist. By the way, this is a trend in Japan these days. The furniture is simple but elegant. Also, there is a lot of free walking space, so despite the strict minimalism, the rooms look airy. These are designed with lots of concrete and matte black tiles. However, the natural light coming in makes it appealing and inviting. Here and there you can still see green potted plants, which are fresh accents in this concrete and stone world.

This is actually what modern super-minimalist elegance Japanese style looks like!

Pure minimalism on the inside too!

Lots of concrete and matte black tiles are spiced up here and there with lots of natural light and plant greenery.Well thought out lighting in the dining area accentuates specific areas.The minimalist living room features a built-in TV. Along the wall is a bench, again made of stone.The living room looks a bit moody but feels very relaxing, like you are in a spa.The bathroom is also ultra-minimalist, with a skylight and concrete bathtub. Also equipped with built-in LED lights for appropriate lighting.Natural stone slabs and unusual tiles as well as some dark wood transform the shower room into a spa area.

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