Article source: atelier HAKO architects

The narrow site is located facing the small alley that people only go through almost.

Internal areas that have the different ceiling heights are stacked vertically, and are linked by spiral stair directly.

The site is located facing the small alley that people only go through almost. Facade formed by lines of the roof, eave, railings, eaves ceiling and wall made In different angles is designed to look different shapes in response to pedestrian’s position. photo © atelier flor

• Architects: atelier HAKO architects
• Project: House in Shimomaruko
• Location: Oota ward, Tokyo
• Photography: atelier flor
• Architect: Yukinobu nanashima + Tomomi sano
• Structural engineer: Shin’itsu hiraoka, Hiraoka structural engineers
• Project manager: zaus co.,ltd
• Completion: march 2012
• Primary usage: private residence
• Structure: wooden construction, two stories above ground
• Clients: couple
• Site area: 54.89 m2
• Building area: 32.84 m2
• Total floor space: 63.03 m2