apartment in kamitakada houses nine flats in one complex apartment in kamitakada houses nine flats in one complex
aug 28, 2013

apartment in kamitakada houses nine flats in one complex

four-in-one: apartment in kamitakada resists tokyo density
all images courtesy of takeshi yamagata

 

 

takeshi yamagata architects have shared images with us of a smartly composed complex in tokyo; apartment in kamitakada is actually composed for four separate buildings linked by open-air pathways and clear lines of site afforded by generous glazing. the consolidated structure contains an impressive 9 units with an area from 30 square meters to 6o square meters.  the individual flats are divided by a series of curved walls that serve to create a network of private entrances enlivened by subtle gardens. while the heavily windowed spaces invite in the oft-charming downtown density of tokyo, ample daylight and ventilation pervade the numerous levels and give the residences an air of urban refuge. this is an architecture that resists the typical cramping of urban living with elegant tectonic decisions and choice apertures. 

 

 

 


four-in-one: apartment in kamitakada resists tokyo density

 

 


four-in-one: apartment in kamitakada resists tokyo density

 

 


four-in-one: apartment in kamitakada resists tokyo density

 

 


four-in-one: apartment in kamitakada resists tokyo density

 

 


four-in-one: apartment in kamitakada resists tokyo density

 

 


four-in-one: apartment in kamitakada resists tokyo density

 

 


four-in-one: apartment in kamitakada resists tokyo density

 

 


four-in-one: apartment in kamitakada resists tokyo density

 

 


four-in-one: apartment in kamitakada resists tokyo density

 

cat garcia menocal I designboom
aug 28, 2013

  • I love the sense of privacy in this design.

    Ron Smith says:
    Aug 28, 2013

have something to add? share your thoughts in our comments section below.

comments policy
LOG IN
designboom's comment policy guidelines
generally speaking, if we publish something, it's because we're genuinely interested in the subject. we hope you'll share this interest and if you know even more about it, please share! our goal in the discussion threads is to have good conversation and we prefer constructive opinions. we and our readers have fun with entertaining ones. designboom welcomes alerts about typos, incorrect names, and the like.
the correction is at the discretion of the post editor and may not happen immediately.

what if you disagree with what we or another commenter has to say?
let's hear it! but please understand that offensive, inappropriate, or just plain annoying comments may be deleted or shortened.

- please do not make racist, sexist, anti-semitic, homophobic or otherwise offensive comments.
- please don't personally insult the writers or your fellow commenters.
- please avoid using offensive words, replacing a few letters with asterisks is not a valid workaround.
- please don't include your website or e-mail address in your comments for the purpose of self-promotion.
- please respect jury verdicts and do not discuss offensively on the competition results
(there is only one fist prize, and designboom usually asks renown professionals to help us to promote talent.
in addition to the awarded designs, we do feel that almost all deserve our attention, that is why we publish
the best 100-200 entries too.)

a link is allowed in comments as long as they add value in the form of information, images, humor, etc. (links to the front page of your personal blog or website are not okay). unwelcome links (to commercial products or services of others, offensive material etc. ) will be redacted. and, ... yes, spam gets banned. no, we do not post fake comments.

forgot password

(2 articles)

PRODUCT LIBRARY

a diverse digital database that acts as a valuable guide in gaining insight and information about a product directly from the manufacturer, and serves as a rich reference point in developing a project or scheme.

architecture news

cadaval & solà-morales builds a stone pool house with a courtyard that opens up to the sky cadaval & solà-morales builds a stone pool house with a courtyard that opens up to the sky
jan 15, 2019

cadaval & solà-morales builds a stone pool house with a courtyard that opens up to the sky

#architecture

although through its form and materiality the structure exists in permanent dialog with the site's main dwelling, it also seeks to create a 'world of its own.'

although through its form and materiality the structure exists in permanent dialog with the site's main dwelling, it also seeks to create a 'world of its own.'

#architecture

all architecture news