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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. Coniwa in Tokyo, Japan by YUUA Architects and AssociatesJanuary 24th, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: YUUA Architects and Associates “coniwa” is a cooperative housing residence, located in the suburbs of western Tokyo. It consists of eleven dwellings arranged around a lush courtyard, which is covered by a wooden boardwalk. In this project the clients were initially provided with a constructive and architectural framework, in which the plan was designed according to the individuals’ requests.  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro
 Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro In the first design phase, while laying out the building’s framework, the dwellings were carefully oriented to have a favourable orientation towards the south. This side is usually preferred in Japanese residences, developing the design this orientation was architecturally augmented through a structure with elliptical arches that allows for wide openings and panoramic views.  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro The process that lead to the refinement of the design of each individual residence also lead to the definition of volumes and spans changing on every floor. Utilising the arched load-bearing structure this variation maintains a unanimous architectural expression and consistency.  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro At the end of the second design phase, when all the dwellings were completed, the variation of the frames became the main aesthetic feature of the project, defining and characterising both the exterior façades and the interior spaces. Thus the building expresses a modern utilitarianism whilst relying on a classical structural element; the arch.  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro Each dwelling is positioned to face the unique, rich outdoor spaces that feature terraces with wooden boardwalks and luscious green gardens: a true oases for the inhabitants that provides serenity and privacy in daily use. The central courtyard connects these spaces, providing a comfortable and welcoming common place for the occasional shared use by the residents.  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © SOBAJIMA, Toshihiro  Image Courtesy © YUUA Architects and Associates
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