Situated on a triangular plot of land between a river and a road, this house in Japan’s Horinouchi may look odd, but its interiors hold a delightful surprise – it’s actually more spacious than it looks from outside.

Dubbed “the house in Horinouchi”, Mizuishi Architect Atelier maximised the space at every available possibility: high ceilings, skylights, huge bay windows leading to a balcony. On the ground floor is the bedroom and bath, with stairs leading to the second floor’s open plan living area, kitchen and spare bedroom. Narrow stairs leads to a loft, which serves as a child’s room. And as we have come to expect from the Japanese, the space is smartly utilised, its decor minimal and tasteful, sparse yet homey.

Images © Mizuishi Architect Atelier