NEVER TOO SMALL - Japanese Artist’s Unique Open Air Family Home, Tokyo 57sqm/613sqft

Set in Tokyo’s Suginami-ku neighbourhood, home to many manga artists, Open Sky House is home to artists and architect Zajirogh, his wife, and their three children. Having always dreamed of living in a camper or a ship, Zajirogh designed a large central open-air courtyard and covered it with a retractable sail-like sheet. The family uses the courtyard as a living room which is furnished with camping furniture that can get wet or be moved quickly if needed. A series of colourful walls line the courtyard, with precious items that need to stay dry kept behind a set of glass and steel sliding doors with another set connecting to the fully equipped L-shaped kitchen. The second story features space for the family to sleep, work and play and includes a 1sqm (small closet-sized) study that Zajirogh refers to as “his little sanctuary”. A door leading onto the balcony wraps around the open roof, this provides access to open and close the roof as well as an area for Zajirogh to paint freely without concern about mess.

#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign

Ep 165.
Project Name: Open Sky House

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director & Cinematographer: Nam Tran
Producer: Nam Tran
Editor: Sebastian Tibbs

[renjunshyung]

This home really reflects the personality of its owners. It's designed perfectly how they live and what they want

[edo]

man this house is cool. I love how this video shows their clutter and cramped areas so it actually feels lived in and full of stuff. sometimes these tiny home videos feel like theyre just showing show homes with how clean and neat the interiors are...so lacking in random crap and personal items and knick knacks

[guy_fierihanna]

“being my own client, i can do anything like, no roof! That was cool“ might be the sickest thing anyone has ever said on this show

love this man and his harry potter office

[h.f.v.]

This couple have 3 child, they are national heroes for Japan.

[mho...]

YES "a small house is similar to a boat" finally someone gets it!
we could learn soooo much from camping/yacht design, when it comes to efficient living spaces!

[hollywooddarling]

The Japanese houses featured always feature the most unique, individualistic people. It may not be for everyone, but that's exactly the point. Love it, and you can see the creativity that comes through, not just in the house, but also how they raise their children and spend time as a family.

[eufrasiaerika]

Finally, a house that doesn't look like an Airbnb.

[ags]

I saw this house on another channel when the dad's hair was still black and the kids were smaller. I see they have not decided to divide the kid's bedroom yet! It still looks cozy and fun. On the other channel they showed the kids playing with the fallen snow in the living room!

I love Japanese architects' fearlessness in breaking conventions. I am inspired and try to translate these ideas to my life here in America, without worrying about people judging me for living in a small home, and considering starting a family here. (PS: I also love how Japanese homes always seem crammed with so much random stuff, but it always looks so personal and cool, not like hoarder clutter. How do they do that!?)

[mimispring]

Honestly, after watching this video I can't help but be reminded of my grandma's house in Mexico. There was a large square open space where she kept her plants, a sink and concrete tub that she filled with water for washing clothes. I loved it as a kid because it was big enough for my brothers and I to play and there was no roof so I often would look up at the sky.

[nongfarang]

I love everything about this, the house has so much personality. I that they also specified that the kids' bedrooms will be divided in the future to offer them more privacy as they grow older, it feels like they're really incorporating the whole family's needs into the design of the space :)

[beawilderment]

I love that his two workplaces are the most open and most enclosed parts of the house

[rogueseas]

Growing up, I’ve never really imagined ever living in a house or building one of my own just because I thought shelter could be anything. This video made me realize how it would feel like to live in a home that contains and is built of things I love that makes it comfortable and great to come home to instead of just something to sleep in.

[edgarcia]

I felt like this is a real home, not a piece of a museum, loved most of the details!!! great house!!

[haiduyhoang]

This is the coolest thing I've ever seen from an Asian architect. It shows the individual architect's style, lifestyle and way of thinking. More than that, it also shows the lifestyle of an Asian family where all members share living space, hobbies and spend most of their time at home together. This style is a rarity in modern life, which increasingly emphasizes individuality and privacy, causing people to become more withdrawn and limit daily interactions with their own relatives. I look forward to exploring more similar architectural styles that can create more common spaces for family members. A space where parents can work, cook, play and teach their children rather than family members only meeting for dinner and returning to their bedrooms. This is a style that will help children grow up with bonds, filled with love and memories of family, parents, siblings, rather than caring about weird, hateful things on social networks.

[TheGrenadier]

Wonderful to see a couple and their babies. As a non-english speaker i also liked his slow, clear and japanese-influenced pronunciation.

[passbyicecube]

It's definitely not the most conventional design, but having a house of 57sqm in the central that able to hammock and enjoy the best possible summer experience make this one of my favorite.

[Khigha]

10 out of 5, would recommend! This place is great! As a professional you should always push the boundaries and ask why and why not! Need a roof for your living room, why!? This place is amazing. I can imagine how great it will be when the nest is empty and there's space for a permanent bed. And the kids automate the roof before they leave. Having an open-air living room, my mind is blown 🤯

[cocorico]

I love japanese design of small spaces. Contrary to popular belief majority of Japanese are not minimalists by far but they manage to cleverly use every inch of a small space, and even filled with stuff they manage to make it feel spacious and not too cluttered. This house is a perfect example of that ❤

[she_is_nyl]

This gotta be the realest house tour i ever watched. Love how every corner of the house are functional and really maximize the space of their home. ❤

[FukoHasStarfish]

Easily the coolest house I've ever seen. Like a lot of other people I didn't think that I cared so much about where I live as long as it is nice. But watching the tour of this home really made me reconsider how I think about where I live.