The bookcase acts as a design focal point, but its integral to the structural stability of the home.
Reinforced with concrete and wood, it extends onto an upper level, which features a sunlit lounge.
Each slanted upright of the bookshelf acutely extends into exposed roof beams, accentuating the homes bold interior lines.
Outside, the structures oblique exterior features vertical strips of metal cladding in matte charcoal grey.
Altogether it makes a perfect oasis for the bibliophile with an eye for natural minimalism.
Japanese Architects Shinsuke Fujii have designed a home featuring a slanted floor-to-ceiling, earthquake-proof bookshelf.
Its slanted angle also allows the homeowners climb the structure to access hard-to-reach books.
