Yokohama apartment
ON design partners:  'yokohama apartment' by ON design partners in tokohama, kanagawa, japanall images courtesy ON design partners image � koichi torimura japanese architecture practice ON design partners has sent us images of 'yokohama apartment', a two-storey residential complex for young artists in kanagawa, japan. located in an area populated with wooden houses and narrow roads, the design elevates the living units to sit above a semi public courtyard which serves as a multifunctional place for exhibitions, work, and socializing.  street view image � koichi torimura conceived as the main communal space, the courtyard is loosely defined by four, triangular volumes that pinwheel around the center. an outdoor kitchen complete with a sink and stove allows the inhabitants to congregate in this area for a variety of functions. a washroom and storage closets are accommodated at the ground level of the four pillars, ensuring efficient organization of the second storey. access to the elevated living space above is gained by a series of exterior staircases that wrap around the courtyard. the landings serve as small outdoor terraces that provide visual connection to both the street and communal area below.  view of communal courtyard image � koichi torimura the hovering living spaces are divided as four 'huts', each with a private bathroom and kitchenette. the make-up and organization of these units maximizes on the individual's privacy. a strip of outdoor space lines half the perimeter of the floor to provide additional terraces for the inhabitants. while the courtyard is exceptionally open to the street, the house as a whole maintains its privacy through careful negotiation of space.  from exterior staircase image � koichi torimura  view of street from courtyard image � koichi torimura  interior view of ''hut'' image � koichi torimura  living space image � koichi torimura  outdoor terrace image � koichi torimura  exterior staircase image � koichi torimura  in context image � koichi torimura  plan sketch  sectional sketch  floor plan / level 0  floor plan / stairs  floor plan / level +1 project info: architect: nishida osamu + nakagawa erika / ON design partners site area: 140.61 m2 building area: 83.44 m2 total floor area: 152.05 m2 |
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