kazutoshi imanaga: sense, a single family residence in tokyo

kazutoshi imanaga: sense, a single family residence in tokyo

all photos and drawings © imanaga environmental planning office

kazutoshi imanaga has called this tokyo residence ‘sense’ because it engages all of the physical senses.

double height glass walls give a contemporary spin on the international style of the home. the home engages the vision with strong lines while

the transparency of the glass also allows one to see through the house, connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces through a composition of material.

a fountain at the basin creates a pleasant aural component– a feature further enhanced by the swings at the basin, where one can hear the children

playing.

view of the garden upon arriving at the basin from the entrance corridor

the garden is essential to the sensory experience of ‘sense’. light pours in, illuminating and warming the space, despite its minimalist character.

ample fresh air and the fresh smell of greenery are carried into the house through sliding glass doors that physically connect indoors and outside.

visually, the garden adds color and interest with its contrasting texture. kazutoshi imanaga brings these elements of interest into the home with wood,

textured fabrics, and several brightly accented spaces.

in the livingroom, the sofas and entertainment center add texture and warmth

the open corridor to the bedrooms adds visual interest and adds to the definition of the livingroom with its double height ceiling

running water and children playing can be seen and heard from the living room

visual, olfactory, and tactile senses are engaged by the garden, accessed from the living room

color and light from the garden are reflected in the warm palette of the bedroom

contrasting textures, materials, and volumes create visual interest. 

(left): dark wood adds warmth to the kitchen, in contrast to (right): the pristine palette of the bathroom

(left): the entrance corridor draws the eye into the home

(right): ‘sense’ is a tranquil place to call home

glass walls create open connected public spaces of the house, while solid elements break up the open plan into several rooms

view from the bathroom to the pool and garden

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project info:

project name: sensearchitects: kazutoshi imanagalocation: tokyo, japancompletion: may 2012site area: 495.76sqmbuilding area: 245.84sqmtotal floor area: 340.71sqmstructure system: reinforced concretephotographs: courtesy of imanaga environmental planning office