Article source: Yoshitaka Uchino

Located in a crowded shopping area in Tokyo, a simple white volume has been placed for two generations of a family. A void which functions as a terrace in second floor penetrates the volume, providing natural light and fresh air to the whole space.

The terrace is “Void of the light”, creating a small universe around this void of the light.

The building has two stories, and areas are clearly articulated. The spaces for elderly couple are placed in first floor, and the younger family are in the second. Public space in first floor has inner void which induces natural light and air from the void of the light which adjoins the inner void.

Image Courtesy © Nobuki Taoka

• Architects: YDS Architects
• Project: House in Toshima
• Location: Toshima, Tokyo
• Photography: Nobuki Taoka
• Collaborators: ARKHITEK
• Size: 140sqm
• Status: Completed, December 2020

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