Project: N House

Architect: Sou Fujimoto

Year of completion: 2008

Location: Oita, Japan

Short note on the building

The N House, is a distinctive residential project composed of three nested rectangular shells. Built using reinforced concrete, each layer features large openings that blur the boundary between interior and exterior spaces. The structure relies on thick load-bearing walls and flat slab roofs, ensuring stability while maintaining a minimalist form. The layered arrangement creates varying degrees of privacy, from fully enclosed rooms to semi-open transitional zones. Natural light penetrates deep into the house, enhancing spatial depth and creating a dynamic interplay between openness, shelter, and everyday living.