Set on an oddly shaped, and extremely narrow plot commonly called a ‘Flagpole’ plot in Japan, Flagpole in Nakameguro tiny house is located in densely populated central Tokyo. Architecture firm SALHAUS worked closely to accommodate client David Sun’s specific requirements for the home, including a commercial kitchen and a forest-like rooftop garden. A feature facilitated by dividing the home into 3 stories and connecting each with an external staircase and generous balcony. Inside the home is a combination of concrete and lauan plywood, painted silver in areas to bounce light throughout the home. While the first floor is currently independently rented out, it has been designed to be used by the family in future, while the second floor contains the main entrance, a narrow but creatively designed study, living space, and the disproportionately large kitchen. The third floor features a uniquely designed, space efficient internal staircase that leads to the bedroom, shower and loft where a glass partition keeps kitchen smalls away from the sleeping areas while still allowing light to flow throughout the home.
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Project Name: Flagpole in Nakameguro
Architect: https://salhaus.com/
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director & Cinematographer:: Nam Tran
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Yasmin Bright
Music: Leaving Japan by Lingerwell & Farewell by Itamar Gross
42 Comments
Despite all that bright colours and glass it feels very claustrophobic. Almost like being attacked by a kitchen and whatever is on the walls.
So when You stand in kitchen You see some one in the shower, 5:20 ?
Bizarro, quase não deu certo essa né
Less stairs more room.
I saw this property featured in a Japanese tv show. They showed the lower floor room too. There is a dancing teacher renting the space right now but they built the house with an extra room that will become their kids room in the future. With the rent they charge, they cover the mortgage payment. Petty smart if you ask me.
I would have loved to see the first floor rental space, in the layout it just said studio and bedroom.. but I would be interested to see if they added a bathroom or kitchenette to the space
Really clever use of space and light. I love how no matter how small there’s always a tub in Japanese homes 🛀
Lol this motherfucker got a sonos subwoofer to fill a walk-in closet
Wonderful materials, clever, meditative – but why, as in many of these condensed spaces – are there no visuals, no art work on the walls? I think this makes for a little more sterility. As well, I wish the architect extended window length and width, as opposed to these relatively high tiny, rectangular perforations. Barring all that, there's intelligence here. Appreciative thanx for sharing.
Such a delightfully creative solution. Hats off to the architect.
wow i'm obsessed! it has just the right amount of nooks and crannies. and the garden is so simple but adds so much life!
It would be very interesting to revisit this family and their home to see what they change over time and what has worked for them.
If someone makes the kitchen the top priority in a small house 😂 I love the wood, and the garden, do they stack the child in the cupboard? Couldn't find the child's place. Expensive big cities give innovative house designs.
7:13 – the slope?! no wonder you must have bare feet to walk in there
where does their child sleep????
So….all three of them sleep in what looks like a twin size bed?? Interesting. I find it hard to believe this is 538 sq. ft. I've seen tiny homes on wheels with less square footage that looked bigger and more functional than this home. However…to each his own. 😊
This is such a beautiful family home! They've laid it out perfectly. I'm happy to see that they haven't gutted any part of the exterior to make this layout work better. What a timeless example of our neighborhoods growing more urban. Thank you for sharing. The family looks lovely.
im very curious how everything was installed
i would have made the loft area a play space or reading nook for the child.
4:20 “I was quite content with the rope ladder.”
I’m sorry but WHAT?? Could you imagine a pregnant person or infant trying to use a rope ladder?? Thank god for the architects for talking him out of that idea 😂
что для японца хорошо, для русского совсем плохо 🙂 но уютно, что тут скажешь – главное, чтоб у семьи был свой уголок
Lol love the architect’s cheeky comment about the guy not being a typical Japanese guy who would want more privacy bathing outside 😂
Where was all the baby's stuff??
I am specially amazed by the capacity of japanese architects. I wish we could see more houses like this one. So much to learn about the use of the space, about giving credit to weird lots and making possible homes for ordinary people.
Other than wierd shape the 50m² isn't that bad, our Eastern European commie block apartment weren't much bigger and 6 person families fit in there.
A beautifully designed space with rental income. Amazing!
Amazing – AMAZING
one bit of mess and it’s game over
Is that mattress comfortable?? I'm not sure if I can sleep on that longer-term and be happy. But the space is beautiful 😍
Ужас.
A beautiful home, lots of character as well.
The garden with the doggy wandering around… Pure genius
architects are insane but when clients just /know/ what they want it and how they want it, the result is truly amazing. especially when we are able to see how they actually use the spaces that have been built – some episodes are always empty or filmed before the client lives in, and some questions we may have about how it'll work we will, well, never know.
Beautiful mixture of different materials throughout the residence. Seems cozy + functional while being in a beautiful neighborhood. And a garden in central Tokyo? Couldn’t think of anything more you would want. The study in the entranceway does however seem a little unpractical to me, especially with how close you’ll have to be to the screens 🤔 However in the grand scheme of things a small loss.
Not really cozy and breath taking
I would find living there fulltime to be a challenge. But I appreciate all of the innovative features to make it fits the needs of the owners. The outdoor bath is lovely!
Exquisite. So serene.
I was wondering where the baby sleeps…?
Amazing work, even if to me, this is and incredible shelter, but not really a home… I would really feel too cramped in this space, though the garden is great and there is plenty of light. But if they do appreciate it for their family, it's all that matters.
so where do the wife and baby live? i thought this was a family home but the guy only has his gelato machine and restaurant sink taking up space
This reminded me of why I became so excited and fascinated about small space living. This is such a creative approach to a space and so specific to the client that it ends up presenting fun and clever approaches to an unconventional space. As a parent it’s so cool to see it have a family aspect. Thanks for showing families on the channel.
Looks like living in a garage