The small space renovated by Jun Murata in a collective housing building in the Japanese city of Osaka has at first sight a white and aseptic environment. However, this lack of own strong properties is precisely the reason that allows the entry of all the variables of color, breeze, etc. inside.
The room, with a large front facing a wall-to-wall window, has a compressed area of access, after which the space opens into an airy room facing towards the exterior. This feeling of spaciousness created by Jun Murata implements a feeling of spaciousness in the user that contrasts with the 24sqm area of the room.

The interior has been populated by small elements of vegetation, looking to implement within the space the feeling of nature, lost in the city. 
 

Description of the project by Jun Murata

This is a renovation of collective housing in Osaka.

The small which was renovated is filled with natural light and refreshing wind going through the inside.

Flowing clouds and flying birds are reflects on the glossy floor.

As time has passed, this white space is dyed by various color of sky.

Several handmade flowerpots made of concrete are displayed inside.

Warped shape. Simple texture. Small plants are dissolving in daily life.

Trains and cars. Moving crowds. Voices of children echoing in the distance.

Various tone of city is passing in the peaceful interior.

I want dwellers to enjoy small life in the city with feeling the nature.

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Jun Murata
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Osaka, Japan
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2016
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24 sqm
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Reinforced concrete
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Jun Murata is Architect and Founder of JAM. Born in 1976 in Osaka, Jun Murata graduated at the Kinki University, faculty of engineering in 1999. He joined Takashi Yamaguchi as associate architect. Was chief at GDS and taught at AEDD, Osaka before he started his own company JAM in 2012. At present, he teaches at Osaka Sangyo University, and Setsunan University.

“The various creative design works by JAM are based on the knowledge cultivated by the experience of practical architecture, the method of the architectural education, and various experiences of design trips abroad. The emphasis of the design activities is on creating living Spaces, interiors, architecture, landscape and photography. In the near future this will be expanded to installation, graphics, furniture and industrial design.”

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Published on: October 20, 2016
Cite: "Small room, small green by Jun Murata" METALOCUS. Accessed
<http://www.metalocus.es/en/news/small-room-small-green-jun-murata> ISSN 1139-6415
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