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Fan-shaped: an unusual house with a pitched roof

Residential building in the form of a fan.
Residential building in the shape of a fan.


In the Japanese prefecture Ehime a special residential building appeared. Its shape resembles the shape of a fan. The expanding pitched roof smoothly merges into the concrete fence, forming the right lines. In addition, the windows of the house are directed to the east, which allows the owners to admire the sunrises every day..

Architectural project by Hayato Komatsu Architects.
Hayato Komatsu Architects.


Company architects Hayato Komatsu Architects completed work on a residential building located in Ehime Prefecture (Japan). From the outside, it is designed to resemble a fan. Concrete walls on both sides also serve as a fence, protecting residents from the prying eyes of their neighbors. In addition, such a design allowed us to get a cozy terrace..

Residential building in Ehime Prefecture (Japan).
Residential building in Ehime Prefecture (Japan).

House in Shinyashiki. Interior.
House in Shinyashiki. Interior.

Open plan in the house.
Open plan in the house.


All living quarters, except for the bedroom, are concentrated on the ground floor. The floors in the kitchen and living room have different heights (40 cm), which allows visual separation of the space.

House in Shinyashiki. Bedroom on the second floor.
House in Shinyashiki. Bedroom on the second floor.

House in Shinyashiki. Terrace.
House in Shinyashiki. Terrace.


The Japanese love to experiment with shapes. In another Japanese prefecture, Shizuoka, you can see a huge house with a pitched roof that descends almost to the ground.

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