atelier tekuto frames the sky within tokyo residence

atelier tekuto frames the sky within tokyo residence
photo by sobajima, toshihiro
all images courtesy of atelier tekuto

‘framing the sky’ house, located in tokyo, japan, is distinguished by a large translucent glass window in the roof above the living room. designed by atelier tekuto, the skylight is intended to connect the urban residence with nature, transmitting plentiful daylight throughout the dynamic interior. the dwelling negotiates a 2.7 meter change in elevation across the site, serving to organize the lower two stories, with a garage on the bottom level and a primary entrance on the main floor.

the glazed southwest corner of the residence is a legible design feature on the exterior and interior
photos by sobajima, toshihiro

the primary entrance to the house accesses the main floor
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glass block transmits light between the foyer and study area below
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open riser staircases allow light to flow to lower levels of the dwelling
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a translucent glass window in the roof ‘frames the sky’
photo by sobajima, toshihiro

the upper level unites the living room, dining area, and kitchen into one open space
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custom cabinetry helps create efficient use of space
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a private study area on the lower level
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at night, the southwest corner of the house projects light from the interior
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project info:

completed: 09.2013
location: tokyo, japan
type: private residential
site area: 69.15 sqm (20.91 tsubo)
building area: 38.72 sqm (11.71 tsubo)
total floor area: 77.44 sqm (23.42 tsubo)
construction: reinforced concrete (basement) +steel
design: yasuhiro yamashita + azusa ishii / atelier tekuto
structural design: sato, jun / jun sato structural engineers
construction management: watai takahiro / nichisachi industry
photography: sobajima, toshihiro