noriyoshi morimura: television house

'television house' by noriyoshi morimura architects and associates, suita, osaka, japan
images courtesy of noriyoshi morimura architects & associates


japanese practice noriyoshi morimura has created 'television house' a private family home in suita, osaka, japan.
primarily designed to consider the possible effects of an earthquake, the design features a seismic isolator and
load bearing arrangement that firmly secures the broad and cantilevered dwelling in place.



street side facade


the grounding podium layer - a bold, hard mass of concrete - dictates the overall organization and appearance,
developing a hierarchy of space while separating the residence from the street. stretched across the landscape,
hovering in the air, the dwelling works in conjunction with the hollow base to define a semi-enclosed courtyard
and the entrance to the home.



courtyard, driveway and entrance


accessed from below, the building looks to provide visitors and inhabitants with a gradual transition between environments.
dispersed over one floor and organized around an internal courtyard, the residence contains an open living room,
kitchen and dining room - located at the front of the home - and a private bedroom at the back.



internal courtyard



living room, dining room, kitchen



corridor separating private and public programs



entrance with view of kitchen behind



exploded axo


project info:

site area: 364.36 square meters
building area: 144.95 square meters
gross floor area: 257.64 square meters
building scope: 1 basement + 1 story
structure: steel rahmen + seismic isolation