A beautifully innovative forest home that’s more than meets the eye. See inside this retirement home designed by Tokyo Architect Issei Suma
The Japanese forest home that’s enchanted the design world
You could easily mistake this magical abode for a luxury retreat on Airbnb, but this complex of five teepees is in fact a retirement home called Jikka.
Designed by renowned Japanese architect Issei Suma and located in Japan’s mountainous Shizuoka Prefecture, this conical cluster is home to a pair of ladies in their 60s, a social worker and a cook.
Jikka offers nursing care to people with disabilities and a food delivery service to the elderly. It also contains a range of facilities including a spiral-shaped pool and a spacious stainless steel kitchen.
Check out the gallery for a closer look at the stunning design and striking interior.

The building is named Jikka, and houses two women in their 60s, a social worker, and a cook. Images via: Dezeen.com

The 100 square-metre building is enveloped in slender wood paneling. Images via: Dezeen.com

Suma describes the building as “a small complex of five little huts joined together”, with each block serving a different function. Images via: Dezeen.com

Jikka offers nursing care to people with disabilities and a food delivery service to the elderly. Images via: Dezeen.com

Concrete walls and timber beams create a striking interior. Images via: Dezeen.com

The spiral-shaped pool was designed to allow easy access for wheelchair users. Images via: Dezeen.com

A spacious kitchen is located in the central block. This is where meals for delivery are prepared, and it also includes a dining area. Images via: Dezeen.com

Although the floor plan of each hut is square arched walls seamlessly join each one together. Images via: Dezeen.com

Located in Japan’s mountainous Shizuoka Prefecture, Jikka is an enchanting retirement home. Images via: Dezeen.com
Images via: Dezeen.com
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