The site is bordered by a 2-meter wide south-facing road full of life. In order to preserve the physicality of the alley space and to bring the surrounding landscape into the building as much as possible, various large and small openings are made through the semi-outdoor terrace. The first floor is lowered slightly below the ground level to create a 4-meter-high ceiling on the second floor, and the interior space is gently divided into rooms by changing the specifications of the floor and walls and by adding differences in levels.

Japan | Tokyo

Jutakutokushu December 2007 issue 52P