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Timeless Residence in Bunkyo ward, Tokyo by APOLLO Architects & Associates

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Article source: APOLLO Architects & Associates

This house in a quiet residential neighborhood of central Tokyo was built for a couple who had long lived on the property but wanted to rebuild as they entered a new phase of life after their three children left home. The simple exterior design comprised of two massive volumes piled on top of each other takes advantage of the corner lot, with a façade of exposed concrete imprinted with cedar formwork. Outward-facing windows are limited to horizontal slits to preserve privacy and increase security.

Image Courtesy © Masao Nishikawa

Architects: APOLLO Architects & Associates (Satoshi Kurosaki)
Project: Timeless Residence
Location: Bunkyo ward, Tokyo
Photography: Masao Nishikawa
Videographer: Seiya Aoki / GRAFILM
Structure: Reinforced Concrete
Site Area: 313.60m2
Scale: 2F

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CALM House in Bunkyo ward, Tokyo by APOLLO Architects & Associates

Sunday, December 15th, 2013

Article source: APOLLO Architects & Associates

This three-story residence is designed to function not only as a house but as a guesthouse that occasionally accommodates foreign guests and exchange students. It is made of concrete using wood formworks composed of 40mm-wide cedar. The authentic and solid materiality of concrete is contrasted by sharp stainless steel louvers covering the second floor window, and this facade gives a touch of elegance to the streetscape of the neighborhood. Louvers effectively provide security and privacy at the same time.