upsetters architects: house in eifukucho

'house in eifukucho' by upsetters architects in tokyo, japan
all images courtesy upsetters architects
image © yusuke wakabayashi


japanese practice upsetters architects (shuzo okabe) has sent us images of 'house in eifukucho',
a multi-level private dwelling for a family of three in tokyo, japan. situated on an elevated site,
the design takes advantage of its position by further lifting the core living space to maximize on
views while generating a private but transparent entrance hall underneath.



exterior view from driveway
image © yusuke wakabayashi


characterized by a narrow driveway measuring over 15 meters, the unconventional flagpole-shaped plot
became the catalyst for the design. the alley-like approach allowed the residence to have a comfortable
level of privacy which enabled the entrance to be visually open to the exterior. from the driveway,
a wide set of stairs leads up to a glass box which sits adjacent to an outdoor garden. the boundary between
the interior and exterior dissolves while giving the impression of a floating volume. the hovering effect is
further delineated through materials - a wood construction atop a reinforced concrete base - in conjunction to
providing structural support as a retaining wall.




view towards entrance from sheltered garage
image © yusuke wakabayashi



garden
image © yusuke wakabayashi



entrance
image © yusuke wakabayashi



interior view of entrance hall
image © yusuke wakabayashi



view of garage from within
image © yusuke wakabayashi


lifted three meters from the ground, the the core living space is arranged in a staggered fashion:
the kid's room, which sits above the garage, gains separation from the kitchen and living space by
a slight change in elevation. a skylight over the staircase as well as a glazed corner to the east illuminate
the interior with natural daylight while a penthouse on the rooftop offers sweeping views of the city below.



second level
image © yusuke wakabayashi



staircase and skylight
image © yusuke wakabayashi



kitchen
image © yusuke wakabayashi



living and dining space
image © yusuke wakabayashi



stairs connecting the kid's room to kitchen/living/dining
image © yusuke wakabayashi



rooftop penthouse
image © yusuke wakabayashi



roof level
image © yusuke wakabayashi



rooftop terrace
image © yusuke wakabayashi



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floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level +1



floor plan / level +2



longitudinal section