A "not-so-big" house designed by Tina Govan.
Photo: Ken Gutmaker

Long views and cross-ventilation through the open shoji screen. The wood tracks on which the screen slides remain in place to reinforce the framed view.
Photo: Ken Gutmaker

The short hall from the kitchen to the bath saves space by doubling as a laundry area.
Photo: Ken Gutmaker

An expressive hanging shelf.
Photo: Ken Gutmaker

A translucent shoji screen creates a flexible degree of openness.
Photo: Ken Gutmaker

Inside the Not So Big House.
Image: Alexander Isley, Inc./ photo by Ken Gutmaker