This is the single-family house located in Tokyo. Restrictions on space of land and height is severe , and housing is dense. It was a difficult location to ensure privacy.

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Architects: Satoru Hirota Architects

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Architect In Charge: Satoru Hirota, Yasuko Hirota

Area: 137.32 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Satoru Hirota Architects

Structure Architect: Nieda Atelier / Taizen Nieda, Mitsuyoshi Yoshida

Contractor: Watanabe Giken Co., Ltd. / Kenji Kodama

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From the architect. This is the single-family house located in Tokyo. Restrictions on space of land and height is severe , and housing is dense. It was a difficult location to ensure privacy.

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So consider the position and size of the opening, Adjust the sense of distance and sense of openness. It was realized the house was to ensure privacy.

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This adjustment resulted in a fluctuation in the appearance of this house, and space of various heights has created a scene of a variety of life.

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