We planned a home in a quiet residential area of south part of Osaka for two familiesand their five cats.
The vision was to create a connected home where each space maintains a sense ofdistance, while light and wind reach every corner of the house.

A new garden was designed behind the house, centered around an existing summerorange and fig tree in the southeast corner of the property, a spot where the familyenjoys gardening. 
The second floor features a spacious sloped ceiling and a privatebalcony, its design ensuring privacy from neighboring houses.

By designing the living spaces on the two floors to be offset from one another, wecreated distance and sense of privacy for the two. 
The common main entrance andstairwell occupy the space created with the offset bringing a balance to the entirestructure.

Large openings facing the garden and balcony, combined with carefully positionedskylights, invite plenty of natural light into the home. The attic is designed as an openstorage space with exposed beams, creating a fun area for the cats to roam freely andallowing fresh air to flow to all levels.

At the back of the entrance, we created a covered terrace overlooking the yard,featuring louvers that soften the light and provide a safe space for the cats to enjoy theoutside air.

Throughout the house, playful design elements add character, such as thegradient wallpaper by WhO in the stairwell, intricate latticework by Tanihata, and a largemirror covering a wall to create openness in the space.
Together with the garden, which will grow richly with the care of the owner, we lookforward to seeing the house become more comfortable as time goes by.