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One-of-a-kind minimalist retreat built using concrete box culverts

• https://newatlas.com By Adam Williams

The Culvert Guesthouse is located in Miyota-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, and doubles as both a rural getaway and a storage space.

It takes the form of four stacked concrete "pipes," plus a roof section in the center. The interior is divided into two storage rooms (more will be added to the site in the future, as storage needs grow), plus the living area. This has a kitchen and bathroom on the first floor, with a bedroom and study area on the second floor.

The structure also forms a shaded terrace area that's enclosed with glass. The generous glazing throughout the building helps fill the interior with light, though the compact dimensions of some of its internal spaces could give claustrophobes some issues.


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