Contemporary black residence in Japan

Usually, residences have light-colored facades. This allows them to reflect some of the sunlight and to avoid transferring the heat inside. As a result, black houses are quite rare. However, nowadays everything that’s different and that stands out is seen as particularly interesting and a way of not blending in, as finding an identity. It could be one of the reasons why the designers of tis residence chose black as the main color for the exterior.

The house is located in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was a project developed by THREE.BALL.CASCADE. and it was built in 2012. The residence covers an area of 117.59 square meters and has a very interesting design. The site on which it is located is in a residential area populated by traditional, low-rise houses. This makes this building stand out even more. The residence has a compact but quite curious shape. It’s a two-level structure that has absolutely no windows on the street façade. This makes it seem mysterious and it’s also a way of ensuring privacy for its inhabitants.

The side and back walls have small windows that let it enough natural light to ensure a pleasant atmosphere inside. The minimalism of the exterior is also projected inside. The interior is simple and decorated with wooden floors, brightly-colored walls and built-in features. It’s not yet fully furnished but the areas that are complete have a warm and inviting atmosphere with beautiful and fine textures and finishes.{found on archdaily}.