'small house' by aoydesign located in tokyo, japan
images courtesy of aoydesign


japanese practice aoydesign has created 'small house', a fifty square meter single family residence located in tokyo, japan.
sited at the junction of three streets, this compact triangulated lot in a densely developed residential area required an
introspective design to maintain functionality and privacy. four parallel slanted volumes strategically allow natural daylight
to enter interior spaces while inhibiting direct views from neighbors while minimal penetrations to the facade reduce urban
sounds which may disturb dwellers.



elevation consists of four slanted volumes


from the loft's living and kitchen area, the structure's exterior shell creates a partially screened view directing the inhabitant's
attention towards a mature tree. the bathroom is placed at the south end of the home to serve as a buffer minimizing heat
transfer to the adjacent spaces. the focal stairway, walls and vaulted ceilings are predominantly surfaced with oriented strand
board (OSB) for a uniform texture which visually elongates the interior volume.



from garage



stairs



stairs leading to the loft



walls surfaced with OSB



loft space unified with OSB surface treatments



partially revealed view of tree



shower room



at night


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