TOFU architects: h-house
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TOFU architects: h-house
'h-house' by TOFU architects, shiga, japan
all images courtesy of TOFU architects
osaka-based architecture firm TOFU, has designed a three story complex consisting of a ground floor restaurant
and two levels of residential spaces. located in shiga, japan, the building faces the hikone castle, a historical landmark which
dates back to the edo period. to take advantage of the view, a continuous concrete custom built staircase wraps around
the exterior of the structure, turning into a large terrace.
and two levels of residential spaces. located in shiga, japan, the building faces the hikone castle, a historical landmark which
dates back to the edo period. to take advantage of the view, a continuous concrete custom built staircase wraps around
the exterior of the structure, turning into a large terrace.
the ground floor café has a textured façade constructed from sheets of metal, while the residence is made from precast concrete.
a tin roof visually ties back to the first level. the variety of the materials separate the functions found on the interior.
side facade
the ground floor is zuhirõ jr. café, a chinese style eatery managed by the residents upstairs. the interior spaces integrate
concrete and an a polished OSB plywood. the contrast between the gray and warm wood, combined with white interior fixtures
create a modern but warm space.
view from above
functions divided by floor
night view of entrance to residences
entrance into restaurant
back terrace
interior view of top level
plywood mezzanine
interior of first level
restaurant at ground level
rendering of façade
floor plan / level 0
floor plan / level 1
floor plan / level 2
1 kitchen
2 living & dining room
3 japanese style room
4 entrance
5 water closet
6 power room
7 bathroom
8 bedroom
9 balcony
sectional elevation
section
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check out the ironwork in the cafe
dbkii 12.20.11
that ironwork seems out of place, doesn't go with the rest
singhey 12.20.11
the exterior looks like it is designed in the 1990s - the interior apartments seem a little more contemporary / i like the ironwork though for its weirdness within the overall context
james 12.20.11
why aren't there any indications of scale ?
Romain 12.22.11
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