SHIOYA DESIGN Completes Wood-Framed Osaka House Around a Gymnasium-Like 'Free Space'
Completed in 2025 by SHIOYA DESIGN, Osaka House is a 183 sqm wooden residence in Osaka, Japan, designed for two generations. A prominent aspect of this home is its expansive 'free space,' which began as a judo area but has transitioned into a multifunctional gym for sports and family activities. This area features a retractable golf net, a basketball hoop, a bouldering wall, and flexible tatami mats. It seamlessly links indoor and outdoor spaces, incorporating a communal kitchen and dining area, a living room on the second floor, and a rooftop terrace. Gardens provide privacy, while outdoor spaces are perfect for barbecues and relaxation. Photography credit goes to Shotaro Kaide; the project was submitted to designboom by Christina Vergopoulou.
Key facts
- Osaka House by SHIOYA DESIGN was completed in 2025 in Osaka, Japan
- The wood-framed two-generation residence measures approximately 183 sqm
- Its central 'free space' was initially conceived as a dedicated judo area before becoming a gymnasium-like room
- Judo, basketball, golf, and bouldering take place in the volume, with ceiling heights calibrated to different sports
- A retractable golf net, basketball hoop and court markings, and bouldering wall are integrated into the room
- Loose-laid tatami mats allow the space to be reconfigured in around 15 minutes
- A shared kitchen and dining space brings the two generations together, while a second-floor living room and rooftop terrace overlook the free space
- The architect is Taichi Shioya of SHIOYA DESIGN and the photographer is Shotaro Kaide
Entities
Artists
- Taichi Shioya
- Shotaro Kaide
- Christina Vergopoulou
Institutions
- SHIOYA DESIGN
- designboom
Locations
- Osaka
- Japan