A 280-square-foot tiny house in Tokyo that's made of boxes stacked together maximizes space with a rooftop terrace and high ceilings

Lauren EdmondsMay 18, 2021, 03:22 IST

House Tokyo was built on a 280-square-foot vacant lot.Kai Nakamura

House Tokyo is a 280-square-foot tiny home completed by UNEMORI ARCHITECTS in 2019 and located in a densely populated area of central Japan.
Wooden frames built like boxes were stacked and wrapped in industrial corrugated steel to create the home's shape.
House Tokyo has staggered ceilings and large windows that make the tiny home feel spacious.

Japanese architecture firm UNEMORI ARCHITECTS designed "House Tokyo," a tiny home in a densely populated neighborhood in central Tokyo.

"House Tokyo" was completed in 2019 by UNEMORI ARCHITECTS, an architecture firm based in Tokyo, Japan. Kai Nakamura

A photo shared by UNEMORI ARCHITECTS shows the home's floor plan and dimensions. Kai Nakamura

House Tokyo's dining room and semi-basement were stacked on top of each other to utilize the small plot of land. Kai Nakamura

UNEMORI ARCHITECTS pushed back part of House Tokyo's roof to farther from the street to create a small roof terrace. Kai Nakamura

Some cabinets were built onto the walls so House Tokyo could have more floor space available. Kai Nakamura

A ladder near the window leads to a small terrace space on the home's roof. Kai Nakamura

The rest of House Tokyo's rooms were placed downstairs in the semi-basement. Kai Nakamura

The bathroom resembles a narrow hallway but accommodates the homeowners with ample counter space, cabinets, and a standing shower. Kai Nakamura

Unlike the top floor, the semi-basement has even ceiling heights and doesn't have large windows. Kai Nakamura