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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

THE ROSE in Tokyo, Japan by N Maeda Atelier

June 30th, 2013 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Norisada Maeda

Three lumps scooped out from a rectangular pudding result in the emerging of spatial [recto] and [verso].[recto]meaning the air filling the three concavities on the pudding ‘s surface. it is defined by the surrounding [outer skin visible from the outside = wall] accommodates room function with public character in close relationship with the outside such as LOUNGE, PARKING, ENTRY.[verso] meaning the inside of the scooped-out pudding’s volume. it is defined by the surrounding [outer skin facing the interior = wall] accommodates room function with personal character in close relationship with the interior such as BEDROOM, STUDY, GARDEN Communication planned between the air’s [recto] and [verso] that are both products of the [scooping out] creates a twist in their relationship.

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Architects: N Maeda Atelier
Project: THE ROSE
Location: Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Design: N MAEDA ATELIER-Norisada Maeda
Design: 2002~2003
Construction: 2003~2004
Structual system: Reinforced concrete, 3 stories + basement
Maximum height: 9.900mm
Consultants: Hirokazu In , structural
Site area: 150.18 m2
Built area: 87.75 m2
Total floor area: 288.99 m2

Major materials:

exterior: exposed concrete
interior: exposed concrete

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Tags: Japan, Tokyo

Category: Residential

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