Article source: Apollo Architects & Associates

The site is located in a quiet residential area of Tokyo. The client is a couple who both work at a university. Uponplanning the residence, their request was to keep two independent and equal private dens, and to provide an open living environment while maintaining their privacy.A courtyard and a front yard are placed on the south and the north and spaces are located symmetrically. Our intention is to provide a living environment where one can feel the air outside from everywhere in the house such as private room or living and dining room.

Image Courtesy © Satoshi Kurosaki/APOLLO Architects & Associates

• Architects: Satoshi Kurosaki/APOLLO Architects & Associates
• Project: ARK House
• Location: Mitaka, Tokyo
• Structural Engineer: Masaki Structure (Kenta Masaki)
• Mechanical Engineer: Naoki Matsumoto
• Structure: Timber
• Site Area: 133.07m2
• Total Floor Area: 102.66 m2 (52.42 m2/1F, 50.24m2/2F)
• Design Period: January 2013 – July2013
• Construction Period: November 2013 – May 2015

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