House in Fukushima｜Abax Architects

The site is located in Fukushima Ward, Osaka City. The frontage road is narrow, and the site is surrounded on three sides by tall office buildings and apartment complexes, making it less than ideal as a residential plot. Initially, the project began as a renovation with the client consulting about installing a home elevator as their final residence. However, due to the absence of a building inspection certificate, the renovation was abandoned, and a new construction plan was developed. The prominent exterior walls utilize the 'Solido' product by KMEW. As an urban residence, a dark-toned finish was envisioned, and Solido, which allows for a gradual aging process, perfectly matched this concept. The balcony handrails and the soffit trims were finished with 6mm phosphated steel plates, enabling a seamless and clean integration without any visual discordance.

Building Overview

Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Zoning/District: Commercial zone
Use: Residential
Structure and scale: 3 above‑ground floors / Steel construction
Completion: April 2019
Building area: 109.18 m²
Total floor area: 299.98 m²
Site area: 149.58 m²
Contractor: Kato‑gumi Co., Ltd.

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