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Huge White Frames Modulate Light Within the Cosmic House

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The strange overlapping layers that define this unusual “Cosmic House” by Fukuyama-based UID Architects are integral to the design.

A mixture of enclosed and open spaces across two levels create an intimate relationship with daily and seasonal changes.

Open and closed rectangles define an ongoing series of ever-shifting spaces.

The effect can be almost symphonic.

Here, a high frame centered over two lower ones creates a long skylight.

Within another series of frames, a living room steps down from a higher garden courtyard.

The shapes form terraces that extend inside and living rooms that open out to the many small gardens.

The surprise of sunlight that washes these frames suggests a kitchen set in a natural forest glade.

Each of the spaces is intimately connected with nature.

Yet there is also a connection with other people and the city – but in the distance.

The lovely quality of the light within the frames is peaceful and diffused.

Each of the frames highlights different sounds, scents, light and breezes around the site.

The result is a completely unique home with an intimate relationship with its setting.