Have some left over cash to spend after the holidays? From the New York Times – this crescent-shaped house built into a mountainside near Tokyo is on the market for $2.2 million. The room in the foreground is the master bedroom.
The house was designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, who is internationally known for his minimalist style.
The glass-enclosed entry staircase is underneath the house. The structure is surfaced with galvanized metal sheets.
The living room floor, rear wall and ceiling are made of Japanese cypress. The metal fireplace, designed by the architect, hides a supporting beam. The surrounding houses and Mount Fuji are visible beyond the terrace.
Four sliding glass doors can be opened 32 feet wide.
The master bedroom has closets built into the exterior of a wood dividing unit that also houses a washroom and a separate toilet.
The view from the terrace; Mount Fuji is in the distance.
Nice view, don’t you think? Maybe it’s their excuse for not hanging any art on the walls. Still, I think they could make room for an original or two. These are the problems one has when the house is art.
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