we love design ... milligram architectural studio | designs | house as nestled box | constructed from the outside in, local firm milligram architectural studio has designed a residence in cho-fu, tokyo as a nestled box. completed first, the exterior shell of the house is composed of a series of panels in alternating directions, as if it were woven. the regular facade is superimposed with a rhythmic pattern of hundreds of windows in various proportions that flood the interior with natural light during the day. during construction the space was fully enclosed before the interior was framed and finished in warm wood. this characteristic is complemented by a large number of plants that fill the dwelling, whether resting on window sills or hanging from above. the house is organized along a single exterior corridor, which continues to circulate up into the space as it opens vertically in an atrium. the central stair continues the weaving theme connecting the staggered upper floors where public shared living spaces are physically and visually open to one another. rooms are built like a loft, with full-height walls only enclosing the private functions of the home.
Posted on: Sun, 01 Dec 2013 12:24:56 +0000
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