▲ Courtyard
This apartment is designed specifically for single employees of the company. Recognizing that each individual has unique hobbies and lifestyles, the design aims to foster close relationships and a strong sense of community among residents.
▲ Street Facade
▲ Entrance
Located within an established residential neighborhood, the building is divided into six volumes over three floors. The height of the structure is intentionally kept low to harmonize with the surrounding houses.
The Relationship Between Architecture and the Residential Area
▲ Six Interconnected Blocks
The buildings are arranged around a central courtyard, creating an open communal area called the “Public Place.” This space brings in natural light and ventilation, serving as a second living room for residents to interact. Within this area, two small private rooms and a shared kitchen have been incorporated.
The shared kitchen, which opens onto the public space through a large sliding wooden door, allows residents to cook and dine together, encouraging social connections.
▲ Entrance Facade
▲ Entrance
▲ Entrance Wall
▲ Courtyard View
▲ Courtyard
▲ View of the Courtyard from the Stairs
▲ Corridor
▲ Shared Kitchen
▲ Public Space
▲ Room
Residents can share meals prepared in the communal kitchen within the shared space, promoting connections and community building. The apartment features a variety of spaces—from private rooms to open public areas—allowing each resident to choose the environment that best suits them and to nurture diverse social relationships.
▲ Facade Night View
▲ Courtyard at Night
▲ Corridor Night View
Project Drawings
▲ General Layout Plan
▲ BIM Work Floor Plan
▲ Second Floor Plan
▲ Third Floor Plan
▲ Roof Plan
▲ Elevation View
▲ Sectional View
▲ Perspective View
▲ Structural Diagram
▲ Detailed Sectional View
▲ Detailed Sectional View
Project Information
Design Company: Takenaka Corporation
Location: Toyosaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Category: Apartment
Chief Architects: Kazuo Kawai, Yasukuni Kanda, and Shunsuke Ohmatsu
Area: 1,063.12 square meters
Project Year: 2019
Photography: Tomoki Hahakura
Manufacturers: Graphisoft, Union, Tamiya
Client: Tomoki Hahakura
Landscape Design: Masayuki Mukouyama and Takeshi Tsuchio
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