This is a small family house standing next to the railway yard. We chose a rough brown plaster for exterior finish. which refer to the rail rust color. The recessed facade was determined by view effects from surroundings. When you walk around the site, this building will give you several differential perspectives. The size of the windows was determined carefully and sound proof glass has been installed. We simply made each room at each floor for maximize the interior space.

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Architects: Hiroshi Kikuchi Architects

Location: Nerima, Tokyo, Japan

Area: 78.0 sqm

Project Year: 2009

Photographs: Courtesy of Hiroshi Kikuchi Architects
Collaborators: Mid (Structure), Coordinator (A-Project)

Constructor: Misawa

Site Area: 52.08 sqm

Foot Print: 28.24 sqm

Courtesy of Hiroshi Kikuchi Architects

From the architect. This is a small family house standing next to the railway yard. We chose a rough brown plaster for exterior finish. which refer to the rail rust color. The recessed facade was determined by view effects from surroundings. When you walk around the site, this building will give you several differential perspectives. The size of the windows was determined carefully and sound proof glass has been installed. We simply made each...