Minimalist Wooden house with a courtyard in the middle of the big city

A wooden house with a courtyard in the middle of the city may sound difficult, but thoughtful architecture can turn even a small plot into a practical modern home.

Wooden house with a courtyard and individual architecture

In Japan, where living space can be very limited, the architects of Arbol faced the challenge of creating a functional home that also protects privacy. Light wood, high fences, and a green inner courtyard create the feeling of a small forest within a dense urban neighborhood.

Wooden house with courtyard and large windows

The house was designed for an older couple who wanted a calm island in the city. Glass walls and sliding doors open the rooms to the courtyard and bring in light. A glass-walled corridor connects the living area with the private rooms and bathrooms, while the interior remains simple and traditionally Japanese in feeling.

Glass-walled corridor connecting living room and bedroom

Subtle evening lighting

Minimalist wooden facade

Entrance with concrete and wood

Wooden house in the middle of the big city

Project sketch