kazuyo sejima: shibaura house office building, tokyo
japanese architect kazuyo sejima has completed ‘shibaura house‘, a multistorey building containing flexible workshop spaces located in shibaura tokyo, japan. this bustling new center positioned within the business district and a short walking distance from main transportation lines provides diverse areas within the various levels. capable of supporting a wide range of functions and activities, individuals or groups may hold meetings, conferences, events, lectures and exhibitions within unique interior and terraced plan arrangements.
front elevation
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the tensioned steel structure supports a glass curtain wall penetrated with intermittent setbacks containing open air terraces on the front and back elevations. upon entering the premises, visitors find the ground floor lounge is open to the public, furnished with chairs and tables for universal usage. upper study levels are connected to the primary focal patio with a curving staircase integrating an outdoor experience into regularly traveled circulation paths. the ‘bird room’ is perched at the highest story providing a versatile space for dance classes and communal gathering filled with ample daylight.
first level meeting space oen to the public
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view of second and third level study lounges from curving staircase
focal curving staircase
image © japantwo
view of street and curving staircase from third level study lounge
view of second level roof terrace from above
(left) terrace connecting study lounge levels
(right) study lounge
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study lounge
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study lounge
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interior stair within double story height space
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workshop occurring within the ‘bird room’
image © shibaurahouse
(left) external stair to access roof terrace
(right) roof terrace
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upper level terrace overlooking the street
image © japantwo
section
image © kazuyo sejima
illustration of various activities occurring within the building
image © jody wong
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Wow, I wonder how rich the owner is. The house is comparable size as the 50+ unit condo next to it!
did really great job. her works is so unique, different from any japanese architects. the spaces are truly distinguished.
The drawing looks far better than the actual building.
playful layout, almost like a doll house (with all the pros and cons), i imagine the elevator is housed within that central core? the stairs seem a bit tight for a space used by so many people.
Luxury of space
the drawing is nice.
but with so much transparency, and generally lack of operable windows, it feels rather hot at the height of summer, doesn’t it?
terrible mesh – cuting cost?
Nice use of natural light!
This drawing is very beautifull. thank you for making us still believe in simplicity.