Located in the dense residential area of Tokyo’s Meguro district, ‘G’ is a contemporary single family home with a small living area of approx. 155 sq. meters, distributed over three floors. This concrete and timber structure sits on a compact (107 sq. meters) plot area. It features large open areas combined with different shades of white and minimal decorations.
Designed by Japanese architects, Jun Aoki & Associates, the distinct feature of this house is its unique structure; it’s built in conventional Japanese timber construction, yet it sits on top of a visible single-storey reinforced concrete base. Above the dining area on the ground floor, a 77cm horizontal joint indicates the transition.
Resembling a large, minimalist sculpture, the house sits in contrast with the traditional neighboring houses; the exterior walls and roof surface seamlessly intertwine; the uniform, white plaster facade and irregular distributed windows divulge no information on room layout and in the entrance area, a large cube has been cut out to create a parking space for the owner’s car.
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