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Scandinavian Middle

Scandinavian Middle
© Ippei Shinzawa

Scandinavian Middle

Kichi Architectural Design

ARCHITECTS
Kichi Architectural Design

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ippei Shinzawa

YEAR
2013

LOCATION
Japan

CATEGORY
Houses, Refurbishment

Scandinavian Middle
© Ippei Shinzawa
Scandinavian Middle
© Ippei Shinzawa

This residence, consisting of a design office and a master bedroom, is the result of renovating a barn which used to store farming equipment.

Scandinavian Middle
© Ippei Shinzawa
Scandinavian Middle
© Ippei Shinzawa

Barn located in the rural area about an hour's drive from Tokyo. 

The barn with the height of 4 m.Was transformed into a loft which had two levels the first for the meeting room and the second for the office.

Scandinavian Middle
© Ippei Shinzawa
Scandinavian Middle
© Ippei Shinzawa

The lattice windows welcome the trees of the forest into the building, ushering in tranquility. The old doors of the barn have been given a new life to provide an accent for the space.


Scandinavian Middle
© Ippei Shinzawa
Scandinavian Middle
© Ippei Shinzawa
Scandinavian Middle
© Ippei Shinzawa


Scandinavian Middle
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Scandinavian Middle
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