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⇝ what is a spiral house

I was inspired by [be-fun design] in Japan. I do not own any of these photos or the idea of a spiral house. All of this belong to the original designer and photographer.

A four dwelling structure named the 'spiral house'. Each module is arranged with the same layout throughout four floors, which are connected by a spiral staircase placed at the front of the unit. The front façade is composed of large windows on the three upper levels, and exterior-mounted sliding doors at grade. The transparent elevation reveals the characteristic circulation element, as well as the narrow and deep spatial conditions of each apartment.

The layout places the kitchen and dining area on the ground level, with a bedroom loft just above. The second floor contains each dwelling's bathroom, while the top story is open for flexible living space.

The main entrance features outboard sliding doors.

The continuous stair is located at the front of each unit. The kitchen and dining area are on the ground floor.

On the left is the bedroom loft that sits above the ground level; this is the place where you can place your bed, computer desk, and bookshelves. The right shows the white tiled bathroom, which is located on the second floor.

At the top floor, there's a flexible living space. (You can technically put your bed here too if you want, or your TV and games.)

You can always close the curtain if you don't want others to see what you're doing. ;^)))

There are windows on both sides of the building.