Fudomae apartment by ISSHO Architects
ISSHO is an architectural design office based in Tokyo.
From the architects:
The Fudomae apartment’s design makes the most of a limited volume while creating a comfortable urban living space . Each 18 sqm unit fits a living room, kitchen, bathroom and storage. The tight arrangement is transformed into a design expression, particularly through the location and shape of the window, which designates the placement of the bed and other furniture. The window’s angle and height corresponds to both the interior of the room and the scenery outside, linking the Japanese single lifestyle and the natural environment.
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Photographed by KOICHI TORIMURA / Nacasa & Partners.
International Architects on 21 Jul 2008 at 3:06 am #
I’ve been a long-time fan of modern Japanese architecture. The limitations they face in Tokyo, with very small plots, seems to make them push the boundaries of their design and they just come up with stunning solutions time after time. The facade is superb and inventive and the building looks as interesting on the inside as it does on the outside. The skin looks quite reflective though. Do we know what the material is? It looks to me like it could be blinding on a bright sunny day.