‘house in kikuicho’ by studio noa, tokyo, japan images courtesy of studio noa

japanese practice studio noa has completed ‘house in kikuicho’, a single family home in tokyo, japan. enwrapped in a corrugated exterior skin, the residence seeks to disconnect itself from the dense surrounding environment, while benefiting from the effects of natural light and ventilation.

studio noa: house in kikuicho front facade

raised from the face of the unit, the translucent cladding softens incoming light and blurs the visibility of both passerby’s and inhabitants. where in view of neighboring structures and street-level traffic, the milky surface extends over the windows to obstruct the view, while other less-compromised openings remain exposed.

studio noa: house in kikuicho stairs leading from entrance to second level

conceived as an open environment, the residence features permeable and loosely defined spaces that

allow the family to be in contact with each other at all times. the kitchen, living room, and dining room

are hosted on the second level, flanked by the principal bedroom and entrance below, and children’s

rooms above.

studio noa: house in kikuicho view of kitchen

studio noa: house in kikuicho kitchen, living room, dining room

studio noa: house in kikuicho built in storage flanks one side of the communal living space

studio noa: house in kikuicho staircase

studio noa: house in kikuicho translucent cladding covers the windows on street level

studio noa: house in kikuicho child’s bedroom

studio noa: house in kikuicho bathroom

studio noa: house in kikuicho exterior at night

studio noa: house in kikuicho floor plan / level 0

studio noa: house in kikuicho floor plan / level 1

studio noa: house in kikuicho floor plan / level 2

studio noa: house in kikuicho roof plan

studio noa: house in kikuicho south elevation

studio noa: house in kikuicho north elevation

studio noa: house in kikuicho west elevation

studio noa: house in kikuicho east elevation

studio noa: house in kikuicho section

studio noa: house in kikuicho section

project info:

site size: 35m2 site type: urban building area:19m2 total floor area: 55m2 main structure: timber frame number of stories: 3