Taking up the shape of nature, Japanese architect Kotaro Ide from ARTechnic firm has designed an amazing private villa in the middle of the forest, surrounded by caves and rocks. As the name implies, SHELL has the shell shape with an upgraded feature as a warm and cozy shelter in the wilderness.
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As a modern villa design, the SHELL building is controlled by centralized system which enables all mechanical and electrical equipments to be managed by three buttons. The central control system enables all mechanical and electrical equipments to be managed by three buttons.
In addition, the biometrics lockage and security system will reduce anxiety and stress over house safety management. The installment of the custom made floor-heating system minimizes the use of heat energy for avoiding the trouble of emptying drainage in cold regions. At the same time, the installation could highly effective in mold prevention.
Architects: Kotaro Ide / ARTechnic architects
Assistants: Moriyuki Fujihara, Ruri Mitsuyasu, Takashi Mototani (former member) Kenyu Fujii
Collaborator: Manami Ide (designer of customized metal work)
Structural engineer: Naomi Kitayama / NAO
Client: Mr.Kunimoto
Location: Karuizawa, Kitasaku, Nagano
Structure: Reinforced concrete
Photography by Nacasa & Partners Inc.
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June 22, 2010 at 4:38 pm
This piece of art can make the greatest antagonist of minimalism convert!
Kevin.
January 20, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Wow!! A magnificient example of modernization of designs! could you please also give it’s reinforcement details??