apartment renovation in japan plants island bedroom at the project's heart

apartment renovation in japan plants island bedroom at the project's heart

‘room206’ plans a Japanese-style island bedroom in yokohama

 

Designer Daiki Awaya takes over the renovation project of an apartment in Yokohama, Japan, intended for two couples. ‘Room206’ presents a characteristic bay window on the east side, originally parted in the center by a wall. Removing the partition secures the optimization of space and distribution of brightness throughout. The private rooms, formerly more in number, are modified to two covering space evenly and allowing the layout to assemble flow between the functions, while, also, achieving sufficient air and light circulation throughout. The bright and airy indoor environment is topped by an island-shaped formation made of wood placing a room and bedroom in the center of the house. The volume shapes a side corridor and a straight path leading from the entrance to the living room. The island bedroom can open toward the common areas or retain its privacy by closing the applied curtains evoking different spatial expressions.

apartment renovation in japan plants island bedroom at the project's heart
all images by Hiroki Kawata

 

 

the bedroom switches from private to open using curtains

 

The space can be connected to the living, dining, and kitchen area in the morning and afternoon, and later turned into a private room and sleeping zone at night, by opening and closing the curtains. The corners of the island and the alcove recess in the wall are rounded accentuating the unit’s shape and generating a soft texture. The renovated kitchen and workspace are arranged along the re-edited large window benefitting from the natural light. The kitchen covers a spacious plan making the most of its length and depth, while the workspace resides hidden behind the island for a more intimate zone. Custom-made wooden fixtures and furniture by designer Daiki Awaya regulate comfortable living in the restored flat.

apartment renovation in japan plants island bedroom at the project's heart
an island-shaped formation made of wood places a bedroom in the center of the house

apartment renovation in japan plants island bedroom at the project's heart
the renovated kitchen along the modified large window benefitting from the natural light

apartment renovation in japan plants island bedroom at the project's heart
the bedroom space can be connected to the living, dining, and kitchen area by opening the curtains

apartment renovation in japan plants island bedroom at the project's heart
a characteristic large bay window distributes brightness throughout the interior

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apartment renovation in japan plants island bedroom at the project's heart
apartment renovation in japan plants island bedroom at the project's heart

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project info:

 

name: room206
designer: Daiki Awaya@daikiawaya

location: Yokohama, Japan

photography: Hiroki Kawata | @hiroki_kawata

 

 

designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

 

edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom

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