baqueratta is the tokyo based architecture practise of yoshiyuki moriyama. the studio specializes in
residential architecture, creating experimental homes for japan’s, tiny lot sizes. one of the firm’s buildings
is the ‘OK house’ located in tokyo. unlike other works by the firm and other japanese firms in the field,
the home is dark and heavy looking from the exterior. a large black volume balances atop a smaller one
below. no door is in sight, just a set of stairs which can be lowered or raised to close off the home
completely. once inside the home is a light and primarily white space. the main living space features a full
wall of glass doors, opening onto a small garden space. meanwhile the bedroom sits below, opening onto
its own garden that draws light from above.

http://www.baqueratta.com

photography by katsuhisa kida