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shuhei endo: rooftecture OT2, japan

Jan 10, 2013

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'rooftecture OT2' by shuhei endo, osaka, japan
image © stirling elmendorf
all images courtesy of shuhei endo

located in the dense urban context of osaka, the steel 'rooftecture OT2' house by japanese practice shuhei endo provides a rather different type
of home for a couple and their three children. the dwelling is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by houses on three sides, only open to
the north on a busy street. as such, the client asked for a facade that would allow light and ventilation, but would visually shut out the exterior.
a perforated corrugated metal skin wraps the front elevation and wraps over to the roof, effectively keeping the interior private while flooding it
with fresh air and diffused light. once having crossed the cold industrial exterior threshold, the inside begins to tell a different story. the walls and
ceiling are covered in oriented strand board (OSB) panels accented with cedar steps and hardwood flooring, which offer a warm welcoming space
in complete contrast to the shell. a central atrium with skylights brings natural light to the rear end of the house as well as services all floors and
programmatic elements. as different parts of the house are in use, the lit zones glow through the permeable envelope creating a constantly
changing patterns at night.

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image © stirling elmendorf

glowing from the interior light
image © stirling elmendorf

door with chain push bar
image © stirling elmendorf

view to the outside through perforated screen
image © stirling elmendorf

entrance vestibule
image © stirling elmendorf

central stairs
image © stirling elmendorf

image © stirling elmendorf

kitchen
image © stirling elmendorf

all wood interior contrasts the cold steel exterior
image © stirling elmendorf

stairs service all functions of the house
image © stirling elmendorf

skylights illuminate the darker ends of the home
image © stirling elmendorf

view from the top of the stair well
image © stirling elmendorf

image © stirling elmendorf

site plan

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

floor plan / level 2

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project info:

architects : shuhei endo
project staff : aya houri
location : tenma, kita-ku, osaka. japan
completion : september 2012
principal use : house
structure system : steel
number of floors : 3
site area : 55.3 m2
building area : 44.0m2
total floor area : 127.7m

danny db

01.10.13

endo shuhei (10 articles)

What a surprise this project is. I could never imagine, by looking at the exterior of the residence, that the interior could be so warm. Amazing. What a cozy space to call home and right in the midst of the urban core.
Congratulations.

Ron Smith says:

Jan 10, 2013

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Fourth picture with the lights on reminds me of a horror set with fire set inside a cage

Andrew says:

Jan 15, 2013

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scale ?

Romain says:

Feb 12, 2013

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awesome. Simply awesome, true architecture.

Virginia says:

Feb 18, 2013

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This is why I love Japanese Architecture, its responsive to its surroundings and makes the most out of the available space. Original, contemporary and brave in its choice of materials. I commend those who are willing to take this type of risk, a bold cry from the drudgery of suburbia.

Mr Green says:

Apr 23, 2013

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