![Takeru Shoji Architects Co. has recently completed a new A-frame home in Niigata, Japan, that draws inspiration from the many vinyl greenhouses and work sheds in the surrounding area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-house-a-frame-white-roof-011121-1146-01.jpg)
Photography by Shinkenchiku-Sha
Takeru Shoji Architects Co. has recently completed a new A-frame home in Niigata, Japan, that draws inspiration from the many vinyl greenhouses and work sheds in the surrounding area.
![Takeru Shoji Architects Co. has recently completed a new A-frame home in Niigata, Japan, that draws inspiration from the many vinyl greenhouses and work sheds in the surrounding area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-house-a-frame-white-roof-011121-1146-02.jpg)
Photography by Isamu Murai
One key architectural element is the A-frame roofline, that’s punctuated by two smaller A-frames. This allows the structure to create an image of a large tent, much like the nearby greenhouses.
![One key architectural element is the A-frame roofline, that's punctuated by two smaller A-frames. This allows the structure to create an image of a large tent, much like the nearby greenhouses.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-house-a-frame-white-roof-011121-1146-03.jpg)
Photography by Isamu Murai (top image) and Shinkenchiku-Sha (bottom image)
With its simple ‘series of truss frames’, the house connects the home with its surrounding buildings and neighborhood community.
![With its simple ‘series of truss frames’, the Hara House connects the home with its surrounding buildings and neighborhood community.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-house-a-frame-design-011121-1146-04.jpg)
Photography by Isamu Murai
Large wood-framed sliding glass doors can open the interior to the outdoors, and at the same time, allow for cross-ventilation.
![Large wood framed sliding glass doors can open the interior of this modern A-frame house to the outdoors, and at the same time, allow for cross-ventilation.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-house-a-frame-openings-011121-1146-05.jpg)
Photography by Isamu Murai
The wood-lined interior has had its storage, partitions, and private rooms removed as much as possible in order to simulate one large open space that adapts to the user’s needs.
![The wood-lined interior of this modern A-frame house has had its storage, partitions, and private rooms removed as much as possible in order to simulate one large open space that adapts to the user’s needs.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-wood-lined-a-frame-interior-0121-1146-06.jpg)
Photography by Isamu Murai
![The wood-lined interior of this modern A-frame house has had its storage, partitions, and private rooms removed as much as possible in order to simulate one large open space that adapts to the user’s needs.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-wood-lined-a-frame-interior-0121-1146-07.jpg)
Photography by Isamu Murai
At night, hidden lighting adds a warm glow to the interior and highlights the angled ceiling design.
![At night, hidden lighting adds a warm glow to the interior of this modern a-frame house and highlights the angled ceiling design.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-wood-lined-a-frame-interior-0121-1146-08.jpg)
Photography by Isamu Murai
Here are a few diagrams and a floor plan of the home.
![The floor plans and diagram of an A-frame home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/house-plans-architecture-011121-1147-09.jpg)