jun murata: amphidromous rectangle

‘amphidromous rectangle’ by jun murata, amagasaki, hyogo, japan all images courtesy of jun murata

japanese architect jun murata has conceived ‘amphidromous rectangle’, an apartment renovation in amagasaki, hyogo, japan. a donut configuration within a rectangular footprint creates a free circulation between the flexible living and work areas of this dwelling, supporting the client’sdesire for a house with the ability to conduct business. an adaptable lighting system along the perimeter walls can adjust the atmosphere with the changing function of the main space. the northern wall is also surfaced to produce a blurred reflection, making the room feel larger.

the interior’s 10.5 meter depth and 5.4 meter width is further subdivided with sliding doors, detailed to reveal a slit of light along its edges even in the closed position. additional program includes a partially enclosed kitchen, tatami room, guest space and walk-in closet which maintain continuity with adjacent rooms.

equipment core between corridors

flexible room used as a living area

flexible room used as a gallery

flexible room used as tatami room

(left) view of wall from corridor (right) light detail

living room use

looking through office space from bedroom

reflective wall surface

view of dining room from kitchen

dining area

(left) detail of slits (right) two opening face the kitchen

gradation of sunlight

slits of light border the doors

used as a projection room

projection room

during construction

during construction

project info:

project: amphidromous rectangle / csm 402 – renovation architect / designer: jun murata / jam constructor: kataoka koumuten corporation model: nini, shasha photo: jun murata location: amagasaki, hyogo, japan completion: 2012 function: guest house, incubation office total floor area: 51 sqm design: mar.-apr., 2012 construction: may. – jun. 2012

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