future-scape architects: house in musashi koyama
alternating bands of black galvanized steel plate and glass visually reduces the height of this structure while the interior's materials accentuate vertical ascent through it's successive levels.
‘house in musashi koyama‘ by future-scape architects, tokyo, japan all images © future-scape architects
future-scape architects has completed ‘house in musashi koyama’, a single family residence located in tokyo, japan. a ground level garage for the dweller’s vehicles raised the program an additional floor higher than surrounding neighbors. alternating bands of black galvanized steel plate and glass in combination with a stepped building profile minimize the appearance of the structure’s height from the street.
the interior walls and floors are finished with andean rose on the first level, cherry wood on the second level and beech wood veneer on the third, becoming lighter at each successive level. giving a distinctive character to the rooms heightens the inhabitants awareness of their ascent through the structure and a sense of their location. horizontal ribbons of insulating windows introduce natural light to the spaces with walkout terraces formed as the floor plates becomes smaller.
front facade
street view
kitchen
cut within the ceiling
built in cabinets
raised platform floor
view of living space from corridor
bedroom
corridor leading to stair
mirrored wall for additional space
children’s playroom
children’s playroom
floor plan / level 0
floor plan / level 1
floor plan / level 2
section
elevation
elevation
elevation
project info:
architect: daigo ishii + future-scape architects structural engineers: oga structural design office mechanical engineers: akeno mechanical design
location: tokyo, japan client: grandfather, parents and two children use: house
site area: 92.74m2 building area: 63.63m2 floor area: 191.31m2 completion date: 2009
exterior: structure: steel exterior finish: galvanized steel plate
interior: floor: maple flooring, chinese quince flooring, cherry flooring wall: plaster board painted by acrylic emulsion paint andean rose plywood, cherry plywood, beech plywood, mirror ceiling: plaster board painted by vinyl paint with high gloss
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