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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. SLIDE in Tokyo, Japan by APOLLO Architects & Associates Co., LtdOctober 31st, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: APOLLO Architects & Associates Co., Ltd This small house in a residential district in eastern Tokyo is home to a couple and their young children. The dark grey galvalume cladding blends gently into the surrounding environment, as if it has been there for many years. Because the lot sits across the street from an elementary school, the clients requested a design that ensured privacy yet was as open as possible.  Image Courtesy © Masao Nishikawa
 Image Courtesy © Masao Nishikawa Private spaces such as bedrooms are located on the first floor, while the second floor contains a family room with a high, sloped ceiling finished in walnut planks aligned lengthwise to give the space a greater feeling of depth and dynamic connection.  Image Courtesy © Masao Nishikawa  Image Courtesy © Masao Nishikawa In order to make maximum use of the lot’s narrow frontage, the second floor of the façade consists of one large window. This, however, is covered with wooden louvers that shield the interior from view of passersby and the school, while still allowing in light, breezes, and views. A steel staircase in the family room provides access to the roof but also functions as a sculptural element accenting the high-ceilinged room.  Image Courtesy © Masao Nishikawa  Image Courtesy © Masao Nishikawa The rooftop is surrounded by walls, creating a private courtyard that serves as an additional living and dining area. Clerestory windows facing onto this terrace bring soft natural light into the family room throughout the day.  Image Courtesy © Masao Nishikawa  Image Courtesy © Masao Nishikawa While the house is small, it is innovatively designed so that family members can move through the vertical space and find their own favorite places to relax; for instance, because the husband enjoys DJing as a hobby, there is a DJ booth next to the first-floor bedroom. This, perhaps, is the unique freedom and pleasure of a small urban house.  Image Courtesy © Masao Nishikawa  Image Courtesy © Masao Nishikawa  Image Courtesy © APOLLO Architects & Associates Co., Ltd
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