Cube Court House / Shinichi Ogawa & Associates

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Architects: Shinichi Ogawa & Associates
Location: , Japan
Program: Residence
Structural System: Reinforced concrete, steel frame
Site Area: 177.72 sqm
Building Area: 88.75 sqm
Total floor Space: 154.60 sqm
Project Year: 2010
Photographs: Courtesy of Shinichi Ogawa & Associates

Courtesy of Shinichi Ogawa & Associates

Within a calm residential area in Tokyo, this house has the two contrasting faces: an intimate, introverted, closed house with courtyard and an outward looking, open glasshouse above.

Courtesy of Shinichi Ogawa & Associates

A tall wall of frosted glass on the principal façade brings sunlight into the entrance hall, through which the LDK room is accessed.

Courtesy of Shinichi Ogawa & Associates

The large courtyard is bounded on the North by the LDK and on the opposite side the children’s room and master bedroom. The small courtyard is placed for the bathroom and the toilets, interrupting the eyes. Totally closed toward the neighborhood, the cubic courtyard connects these modestly sized rooms indirectly, creating a sense of togetherness, while providing a comfortable, spacious living environment; well ventilated, filled with sunlight and connected to the changing seasons.

Courtesy of Shinichi Ogawa & Associates

In contrast, the 3rd floor glazed penthouse and a roof top terrace are perfectly opened towards the city.

* Location to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.

Cite:
King , Victoria . "Cube Court House / Shinichi Ogawa & Associates" 02 Feb 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed 25 May 2012. <http://www.archdaily.com/204213>

 
 
 
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Paul O' Brien says:

This is a nice scheme. I enjoy the courtyard immensely. Two criticisms: 1.It sould be nice to see a photograph of the entrance hall, the opaque glazed wall must be quite a sight. 2. Whats the story with the drawings???

Cheers

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# February 2, 2012 at 13:33
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Scott Sowers says:

Very striking building, also very white. Not much furniture, which is okay. I guess we’re not seeing the private area here…

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# February 2, 2012 at 17:40
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Fred Castillo says:

Japanese Architecture…always far superior, while everyone else is obsessed with form.

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# February 3, 2012 at 12:17
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Sumaira Khalid says:

I love buildings of this proportion. May be I should go work in Japan for sometime. Simplicity, functionality and elegance combined :)

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