Light Stage House by Future Studio

Posted by Jessie on Jan 15, 2012 in ARCHITECTURE

Japanese architects of the Future Studio practice completed the light stage house project, a two-story private dwelling in Hiroshima, Japan. Since its adjacent structure blocks all of the sunlight coming from the south side, this structure is built to maximize its limited solar path. Featuring curves and edgeless surfaces it creates a receptacle for natural illumination for the spaces within. Its cylindrical shape and the slate-colored finish express an industrial character; square shaped windows of many sizes randomly mark the surface, concealing the layout and proportions of the house within. The two stories each have different ceiling heights, it elevates the living space to the upper level, making sure there’s maximum daylight coming through the semicircular roof terrace, and this roof terrace is the primary vessel for daylight. The design of this house is heavily tied to its solar position, the interior atmosphere shifts throughout the day as well as when the seasons change.

Jessie was born in China in 1989; she holds a Bachelor degree in Marketing and Global Management from Binghamton University and is currently a marketing major MBA student there. Her diverse background provided her with early exposure to different cultures which led her to take an interest in international business development. Even though she has serious intentions in becoming a globalized business woman in the future she also has many hobbies that people normally wouldn’t link together. She is a cosmetics/skincare enthusiast who started her own YouTube channel as a beauty guru in hopes of sharing her knowledge and experiences with the rest of the community. She is a dedicated foodie that spends countless hours researching the best places in town to eat and enjoy time with her friends. With possibilities of culinary school and makeup freelancing in her future, she is open-minded and hopes to live as optimistic as she can be.