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R?torso?C Residence in Tokyo
Japanese Concrete Home Tokyo, Japan – design by Atelier TEKUTO, architects
7 Nov 2017
R?torso?C Residence
Architects: Atelier TEKUTO
Location: Tokyo, Japan
R?torso?C Residence

This house is located in the center of Tokyo, on a site area of mere 66 sqm. The clients are a married couple both working in the field of chemistry, sharing a passion for architecture and art.

?We want to see exposed concrete finish inside and out.  A distinctive piece of architecture that is at the same time environmentally conscious.? These were the initial request of the clients. With those words as a starting point, we conducted various studies and researches and the house saw its completion after two and a half years.
The approach to utilize natural materials and the natural environment

The way of building architecture respectfully towards nature and the environment in high density residential districts in Tokyo is to build towards the ?sky?. It is the only direction with a true feeling of the vastness of nature. To form a strong connection with the sky, the corner of a rectangular building was pruned away at an angle. This action, cutting away the internal volume, paradoxically creates a sense of spaciousness in the continuous four story space inside.  To secure a comfortable interior climate, a ?thermal circulation system? was incorporated in collaboration with a...