92 square foot SIP panel, modular, backyard office. Shou-Sugi-Ban wood siding and Monotread wall sheathing. Burned-wood or charred-wood siding, Shou-Sugi-Ban is Japanese wood treatment used in various elements throughout Sett – interior and exterior. Not only does it deliver an attractive aesthetic, the burning also weatherizes the wood, prevents bugs and rot, and has enhanced fire-resistance. Photography by Blake Gordon and Lisa Hause

CLIENT // M PROJECT TYPE // CONSTRUCTION LOCATION // HATSUDAI, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN FACILITY // RESIDENCE ​ GROSS CONSTRUCTION AREA // 71sqm ​ CONSTRUCTION AREA // 25sqm RANK // 2 STORY ​ STRUCTURE // TIMBER FRAME STRUCTURE PROJECT TEAM // TOMOKO SASAKI ​ STRUCTURAL ENGINEER // Tetsuya Tanaka Structural Engineers CONSTRUCTOR // FUJI SOLAR HOUSE YEAR // 2019 ​ PHOTOGRAPHS // akihideMISHIMA​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Clients renovating their primary residence first wanted to create an inviting guest house they could call home during their renovation. Traditional in it's original construction, this project called for a rethink of lighting (both through the addition of windows to add natural light) as well as modern fixtures to create a blended transitional feel. We used bright colors in the kitchen to create a big impact in a small space. All told, the result is cozy, inviting and full of charm.

Matthew Millman

Crédits photo: Alexis Paoli

FOMPEYRINE Bertard

White bathroom, with contemporary cement tile floor, vintage decor, and a repurposed sink.

The kitchen has been cleverly designed to maximise the space. The tall fridge/freezer unit has been dropped to fit the ceiling height and the corner unit houses a pull-out larder cupboard. Oak worktops and live edge solid oak shelving add warmth. The Ercol dining chairs are vintage, with new cushions upholstered in Christopher Farr cloth.

Андрей Белимов-Гущин