In Japan, a Straight-Ahead Gable Home Takes an Unexpected Turn

A curved facade and black steel cladding give way to bright, open living spaces for a young family of three.
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Kikuo Shinoda’s former home was not ideal. "It had few rooms and no private space for my child," he says, adding that "it was cheap and could be found anywhere, with no sense of comfort. We didn’t want to spend time there."

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