'tokyo balconies' by KINO architects in tokyo, japan
all images courtesy KINO architects
photographer: daici ano


japanese practice KINO architects (masahiro kinoshita) has sent us images of
their recently finished project, 'tokyo balconies', a three-storey dwelling in
a high-density neighbourhood of the capital city. composed of four highly
discernible volumes stacked on top of one another, the design skews and
manipulates the forms in order to generate pie-shaped balconies on each level.



exterior view


located off a busy shopping street in the core of tokyo, the site is defined by a
commerce zone to the south and a high-class residential neighbourhood to its north.
the project makes most of the differing building regulations - height limit,
overall volume - by featuring a below-grade level as well as the balconies,
which are not calculated into the building area. the result is a spacious house
with a multitude of urban gardens that expand and enhance the qualities of the interior.



street facades


a large exterior terrace on the top floor provides a generous view of the skyscrapers
of shinjuku. featuring translucent railings, the outdoor space establishes a direct
relationship with the street and the immediate energy of the site.



view from the balcony



kitchen and dining space



dining room by the balcony



lighting



(left) access to balcony
(right) exterior balcony






central stairway









schematic diagrams



site plan



floor plan / level -1



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level +1



floor plan / level +2



section


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project info:

principal use: private residence
structure: wooden, partly reinforced concrete
storeys: 1 underground, 3 above grade
site area: 49.65 m2
building area: 31.12 m2
total floor area: 103.88 m2