Japan’s floating sea-facing house

[ad_1] Photography: Toshihisa Ishii; courtesy the architect   . Building a house on a slope without destroying the natural terrain might be a challenge for some but not for Japanese architect Masahiko Sato. Omura city in Nagasaki now has one such landmark house. Built on a site area of 283.76 sq. m.with gross floor ratio of only 26.37 per cent, Masahiko has made maximum utilization of space for his client. . The initial brief by client Yamasaki consisted of barely two key points - maximize natural surroundings, and maintain a rich and comfortable lifestyle. As the ‘Y7-House’ has been built […]