+ Node is a wooden house in the forest that explores Bauhaus influence and minimalist ideas. Its steel structure is suspended 10 meters above the ground. The design by Japanese studio UID Architects and architect Keisuke Maeda promotes sustainable development. The house is located in a forest in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
Minimalist wooden house in the forest promotes sustainability
Trees are an important part of the whole design. Special openings in the floor allow them to continue growing undisturbed. The wooden house in the forest is meant to provide a place where people, plants and animals can live together. The work was completed in May 2012.
Cabin in the woods in Fukuyama
The design concept consists of three volumes with different construction. Two are intertwined diagonally, with the entrance located in one of them. The main building is a long rectangular box, anchored to the ground at one end and floating in the air at the other. A second volume beneath the structure functions as an additional floor and side support. The total site area is 712.80 square meters, while the floor area is 125.35 square meters.
Cantilevered steel construction with cedar cladding
A floor-to-ceiling glass wall offers a magnificent view of the surrounding nature. Rooms and bathrooms are located on the lower floor. Cedar wood was used for the house envelope, while cherry wood flooring was used inside. Textured wallpaper was preferred for contrast, and translucent wood stain was applied to protect the ceiling efficiently.
Cabin in the woods with a tunnel-like form – designed by UID Architects
Cantilevered structure with openings for trees
+ Node house with a roof terrace
Cabin in the woods – interior view
Skylight brings extra sun into the living room
Cabin in the woods – plywood interior walls
+ Node House – sectional view
Exceptional building
View from above
Side view
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