Kuma's first bamboo house design was situated in Chuo-ku, Japan. The exterior of the house features a contemporary, open-plan design with cedar and boxwood wood detailing. The interior of the house is composed of traditional Japanese elements like shoji paper and tatami mats. The architecture of the house is perfect for the traditional warmth and comfort of traditional Japanese culture.Kengo Kuma - Bamboo House Design #1
The second bamboo house design from Kuma has been located in Aomori, Japan. It features an airy and spacious outdoor garden connected to the main house. The bamboo structure is outfitted with cedar wood flooring, traditional slatted window shutters, and a light-well roofing system. The spacious, two-storey bamboo structure is perfect for capturing the traditional warmth of the Japanese countryside.Kengo Kuma - Bamboo House Design #2
The third bamboo house design from Kuma can be found in Setagaya, Japan. The exterior of the house is composed of siding panels in a warm pinkish-brown hue. The house itself is split into three levels, with the upper level located at the highest point of the house. The interior of the house features an open-plan layout with traditional Japanese details such as shoji, tatami, and wood-clad walls. The modern shape and design of the bamboo house is perfectly balanced with traditional elements.Kengo Kuma - Bamboo House Design #3
Kuma's fourth bamboo house design can be found at the Gyosei Art University in Japan. The structure of the house was constructed entirely out of Japanese cedar and bamboo, creating a unique art deco facade. Traditional features like shoji paper and tatami, are implemented throughout the building, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The contemporary structure of the house is in perfect harmony with the surrounding traditional Japanese elements.Kengo Kuma - Bamboo House Design At Gyosei Art University
Kuma’s fifth bamboo house design is situated in Oita University. The traditional Japanese architecture of the house is outfitted with large glazing panels and cedar wood doors. Inside, the house is composed of traditional Japanese materials such as tatami mats and shoji paper. Kuma’s ingenious design creates a comfortable and cozy atmosphere for the residents.Kengo Kuma - Bamboo House Design at Oita University
Kuma’s sixth bamboo house design is situated in a Suwon forest (SFF). The house has a modern shape and sleek profile, comprised entirely of bamboo. The exterior of the building features large glass walls that give the house an airy and light feel. A cedar wood staircase extends from the ground floor to the upper levels creating an elegant entrance to the building. The traditional Japaneseness of the bamboo house is enhanced with a tea house-inspired layout.Kengo Kuma - Bamboo House Design at SFF
Kuma’s seventh bamboo house design can be found in Hai-Nan museum. The house is built entirely of bamboo and cedar wood structures. Inside, the house features traditional Japanese elements like shoji panels and tatami floorings. The house is split into two levels, with the main living area located on the top floor. This bamboo house epitomizes the contemporary art deco aesthetic, perfectly balanced between modernity and traditionalism.Kengo Kuma - Bamboo House Design at Hai-Nan Museum
Kuma’s eighth bamboo house design is located in the Eslite bookstore, China. The exterior of the house is composed of sleek, modern materials like glass and steel. The interior of the house features traditional Japanese elements such as tatami mats and shoji paper. The open-plan design of the house allows in plenty of natural light, perfectly balancing the modern and traditional elements of the building.Kengo Kuma - Bamboo House Design at Eslite Bookstore
Kuma’s ninth bamboo house design is situated in the Nagasaki Prefecture Art Museum. This structure is outfitted with traditional Japanese materials such as tatami mats, natural cedar wood flooring, and shoji paper. The open-plan design of the house is perfect for capturing the natural beauty of the surrounding environment. The modern shape of the structure is in perfect contrast to the traditional elements found inside.Kengo Kuma - Bamboo House Design at Nagasaki Prefecture Art Museum
Kuma’s tenth bamboo house design is located in the Mirai Urban Design in Tokyo, Japan. The exterior of the house is built entirely from natural bamboo and wood structures. Within the interior of the house are several traditional Japanese elements such as tatami mats and Shoji paper. The spacious, open-plan design of the house creates an airy and relaxing atmosphere.Kengo Kuma - Bamboo House Design in Mirai Urban Design