designatedCW revives dilapidated yokohama house into two modern flats

designatedCWrevives dilapidated yokohama house into two modern flats
all images courtesy of designatedCW

a dilapidated home in yokohama, japan became the setting of a remodel and division by designatedCW. the dwelling, which was originally used as a single family home, was stripped of its run-down facilities and surfaces. in doing so, the native structure was re-exposed, creating additional space that had been lost due to poor interior design.

dining area with a view–green apartment

vertical spaces were opened as much as possible, creating airy expanses that helped provide enough ventilation and volume to create a sleeping loft. the home was then separated into two maisonettes, with floor spaces of 27m² and 29m² respectively, a size in much higher need and demand by tenants of modern japan. in addition to interior, designatedCW had the structure reinforced with state of the art earthquake stabilization fixtures and thermal installation throughout the entire home. 

crystal-shaped bathroom on right side 

dining area from second floor 

living room and bedroom loft 

from ground level 

dining area and kitchen–purple apartment 

opened intermediate ceiling

view from top loft–purple apartment

loft, intermediate and ground floors 

view from entrance–purple apartment

floor plan

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