63.02 DEGREES OF LIVING

Nakano, Tokyo
24.58m2 (264 sq. ft.)
Sshemata Archtecture

63.02°, is built in a densely residential area in Nakano, Tokyo; a small building with an office and an apartment for rent. In order to fit this house into the existing propert, the facade of 63.02° is inclined 63.02 degrees toward the front road, so that a wide and deep view is acquired. From the large windows that are opened on the inclined facade, you can see neighbor's cherry tree and the cityscape.

+ Sschemata Architects

Comments

[E B Snare]

This space is unbelievably stunning, especially for such an oddly shaped house. Has a futuristic feel as well. Because of those huge windows it feels like you are living in the forest, not a concrete structure. Some of this in the UK please! :D

[Andrea C.]

This space is anything but sterile.
Personally, I find the way Japanese architects use polished concrete with light and shadow very beautiful. The focus here is on nature - the home is a simple yet elegant shelter that allows the dweller the maximum connection with nature outside - in this case, a cherry tree. Nature triumphs in this outward-looking space.
By contrast, many North Americans idealize a cluttered, inward-looking interior, and have little desire to put nature in the starring role.

It's a different way of looking at the world.

[Kim Major]

The ingenuity is awesome but it seems SO sterile! Could they use some color on those walls???