hiroshi shoji crafts a photographer’s atelier in negishi, japan
image © shigeo ogawa
all images courtesy of hiroshi shoji architect & associates

 

 

 

located in a historical suburb of tokyo, japanese architect hiroshi shoji has designed a live/work space for a local photographer. titled ‘atelier in negishi’, the project is arranged around two gardens: a large area of greenery to the north, and a smaller courtyard positioned to the south.

 

the ground floor of the dwelling can be accessed through a doorway that leads into a gallery used for a range of exhibitions and events. an internal stairway then ascends to the upper level of the plan, where a small kitchen adjoins a cantilevered area for meetings. expansive openings at this storey flood the design with natural light, while simultaneously providing external views of the surrounding greenery.

hiroshi shoji atelier in negishi japan designboom
a gallery at the lower level is used for a variety of exhibitions and events
image © shigeo ogawa

hiroshi shoji atelier in negishi japan designboom
the upper level of the plan contains a small kitchen and cantilevered area for meetings
image © shigeo ogawa

hiroshi shoji atelier in negishi japan designboom
expansive openings flood the design with natural light
image © shigeo ogawa

hiroshi shoji atelier in negishi japan designboom
the wall’s pale timbers contrast the darker tones of the flooring
image © shigeo ogawa

hiroshi shoji atelier in negishi japan designboom
an elevated external bridge leads to the upper level of the dwelling
image © shigeo ogawa

hiroshi shoji atelier in negishi japan designboom
the internal courtyard illuminated at night
image © shigeo ogawa

drawings

hiroshi shoji atelier in negishi japan designboom

hiroshi shoji atelier in negishi japan designboom

 

 

 

project info:

 

name: atelier in negishi
main use: atelier / residence
location: tokyo, japan
site area: 121.44 sqm
building area: 66.85 sqm
total floor area: 85.40 sqm
architecture: hiroshi shoji architect & associates
architect: hiroshi shoji
structural engineer: hidenari takahashi
mechanical engineer: piloti
general contractor: shouei kikaku
photography: shigeo ogawa