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Kokuban House by Hari Architects


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I’ve always wanted an entire wall in my house to be a blackboard. And with the availability of paint that transforms any surface into a blackboard, it’s never been easier. But here is a home that was designed completely around blackboard walls. Well, that’s not entirely true. Even with a name like Kokuban (blackboard) House, there’s a lot going, like the multiple boxes that dictate various functions, the fun tunnel-like doorway and the use of different types of facades – both indoors and out – that smudge the clear boundaries between inside and outside.

But, at its essence, the architecture, which is the work of Tokushima-based Hari Architects, is about creating a fun space for a family to enjoy their precious time together. For more inspiration on blackboard walls in your home, check out these awesome posts.

source: designboom | hari architects

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2 comments

1 Bodhi { 09.21.11 at 9:05 pm }

Wonderful. It would be really nice to structure your environment to encourage this kind of play.

(The links to the other blackboard walls are broken by the way…)

2 Johnny { 09.21.11 at 9:39 pm }

@Bodhi thanks! (the links are fixed)