Shimmery Hansha Reflection House Thinks Outside The Japanese Box

We love the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/29-skylights-inundate-minimalist-japanese-home-with-beautiful-light/">minimalism and space management of Japanese homes</a>, but we have definitely noticed a trend towards standard boxy designs. The shimmery Hansha Reflection House overlooking the Misakimizube Koen Park seeks to shatter the status quo with a reflective facade and hybrid building techniques. Designed by <a href="http://sklim.com/">Studio SKLIM Architecture</a>, the cantilevering single family residence was built using <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_resource">renewably sourced timber</a> and features three distinct zones.

We love Japanese design for its space management and minimalism

There is a trend toward boxy homes that Sklim Studio sought to shatter

The Hansha House was built using renewably sourced timber

The cantilever provides shade

The home is naturally lit

The interior is defined by a distinct minimalism

We love the simple finish and furnishings

The public functions of the home overlook nearby park

There are three landscaped areas

The public, private, and service programs are all neatly separated

The designers chose a hybrid mortice and tenon and steel bracketing technique to give the home its strength and structure

The rooftop terrace has fantastic views of the city

The central courtyard acts as a giant funnel that pumps out hot air!