Article source: APOLLO Architects & Associates

The ophthalmologist couple purchased this narrow, but deep, parcel of land in a quiet neighborhood to build a house where they could enjoy their hobby of listening to the music. On the basement level, the courtyard and double-pane glazing provide sound-buffer for this RC-structure studio which is insulated on the exterior. Natural light enters the studio through the courtyard and makes the space exceptionally inhabitable as a basement.

Image Courtesy © Masao Nishikawa

• Architects: APOLLO Architects & Associates
• Project: Neut House
• Location: Suginami ward Tokyo
• Photography: Masao Nishikawa
• Date of Completion: December 2012
• Principal Use: Private Housing
• Structure: Reinforced Concrete
• Site Area: 122.26 m2
• Building Area: 61.12m2
• Total Floor Area: 153.938m2 (36.94m2/BF, 55.87 m2/1F, 61.12m2/2F)