TAD

URBAN LUXURY 2

DATA　　TRANS AD PROJECT

Completed　　　2022 / New Construction

Location　　　　Shibuya City, Tokyo

Structure　　　　3-story RC

Architect　　　　TAADS

Construction　　Daido Kogyo, Co., Ltd.

Total Area　　　　290㎡

Client　　　　　American couple and their parents

Located in a prime Tokyo location between Shibuya and Ebisu, this house was designed for an American couple. In a quiet neighborhood that is reminiscent of another time, our focus was to design an exceptional house without being too conspicuous for the area.

Given the value the land, the house was designed to the maximum allowable building footprint. In the center of the house, we placed an atrium staircase from the 1st to the 3rd floors with a skylightso that natural light flowsdownward to each floor.

The second floor was devised as a large open space with no pillars, exhibiting the engineering capacity of an RC structure. Despite the location in a Class-1 zoning district for low-rise residential buildings, we not only maximized the building floor space, but also the height of the structure at 3 stories, with a second floor ceiling height of a notable 2.6 meters.

Unique features of the house include a built-in garage, a custom designed walk-in wine cellar, and en-suite bathrooms in each of the bedrooms, which adds to privacy and comfort for the residents and their visitors from abroad. Many of the furnishings and fixtures are custom-made, and the minimalist design creates a space that is simple, luxurious and beautiful.

This project was featured in JAPAN ARCHITECTS
▶▶▶External website：JAPAN ARCHITECTS

This project was presented in full CGI during the basic design phase. For more information, click the link.
▶▶▶Site link：TAD CGI PRESENTATION

Street view
View of facade
Facade designed with steel plates
View of elevator from the foyer
View of front door from the foyer
Skeleton staircase: Custom made handrails and stair treads with handcrafted wave design (Japanese “naguri” technique)
1st floor to 3rd floor atrium: Skylight floods the space below with natural light
Kitchen: Custom designed kitchen island and cabinetry by Cucina, Japanese brand of luxury kitchens
Living room: View of bay window
View of dining, kitchen, and wine cellar
Kitchen interior
View of dining room and living room from the kitchen
2nd floor elevator landing
2nd floor and 3rd floor atrium staircase
3rd floor skylight: Very large, frameless - 3.0m (l) x 1.4m (w)
3rd floor terrace (west side): An urban oasis with a panoramic view of the skyline
3rd floor terrace (north side): Space to enjoy gardening
1st floor bathroom: Walk-in bath/shower room
2nd floor bathroom
2nd floor bathroom with walk-in rainforest shower
2nd floor powder room: Large mirror creates a feeling of a larger space
3rd floor master bathroom: Interior window to transfer natural light from the skylight
3rd floor master bathroom: Shower and vanity are seamlessly integrated
Night view: View of facade
Night view: Facade design and built-in garage
Built-in garage
Night view: 1st floor skeleton staircase
Night view: 1st floor ~ 3rd floor atrium staircase
Night view: Kitchen
Night view: View of kitchen and dining room from the living room
Night view: View of living room, wine cellar and kitchen from dining room
Night view: View of kitchen and wine cellar
Walk-in wine cellar
Interior of wine cellar: Door, frame and shelving designed by TAADS
2nd floor elevator landing: Illuminated by recessed lighting in the vaulted ceiling
Night view: 2nd floor ~ 3rd floor atrium staircase
Night view: 3rd floor skylight
Night view: 3rd floor terrace (west side)
Night view: 3rd floor terrace (north side)

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