Designed by Keiichi Hayashi Architect, Light Well House is the contemporary Japanese house design that located in Kyoto, Japan. The site of the Japanese home design is located on the end of a narrow lane, and is surrounded by retaining walls of adjacent sites which are raised on north and east side. Therefore, the house design which stands on such sunken site has many light wells which are randomly planed. The light wells are same size and same square tube shape, and are also structure to support a roof. On ground floor, each light well which has different angles frames the sky randomly along with different positions. On first floor, the light wells penetrate through the space of the floor. It is intended to make residents think usage of the space and activity.
Light Well House design by Keiichi Hayashi Architect in Kyoto Japan
Light Well House, exterior facade contemporary Japanese house design
Light Well House, interior design modern minimalist bedroom
Light Well House, interior Japanese home design
Light Well House, interior kitchen and dining room contemporary design