Introducing House Living with the Sky, a custom-built home example by Archiplace, a Architect / Design office in 502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
The exterior walls are clad in Galvalume steel panels painted in a deep blue favored by the clients.
The entrance porch features a 1.8-meter cantilevered structure to secure parking space, with a bicycle storage area positioned at the rear right corner.
The entrance hall includes a full-length mirror that reflects the symbolic tree, creating a welcoming visual motif.
Descending half a floor from the main entrance leads to the semi-basement, which houses the master bedroom and benefits from floor area ratio relief.
The master bedroom in the semi-basement is illuminated by high windows that draw in natural light and ventilation; walls are finished with diatomaceous earth plaster for humidity regulation.
From the entrance to the LDK, which is positioned half a floor higher, there is a commanding view overlooking the foyer.
Winter sunlight streams through the high windows of the south-facing deck terrace with its elevated ceiling; a workspace is located to the left.
The terrace channels light and air into the interior; its 2.4-meter cantilevered balcony is excluded from the building area calculation.
The terrace, enclosed by walls to protect privacy from neighboring buildings, offers both openness and a calming atmosphere.
Behind the kitchen is storage for tableware and appliances, featuring semi-transparent sliding doors that can be opened fully to facilitate cooking activities.
From the kitchen, views extend to the sky and the symbolic tree, enhancing the connection with nature.
The dining kitchen with its lofty ceiling is adorned with a pendant light, fulfilling the homeowners' aspiration.
A half-floor ascent from the washroom leads to a sunlit drying terrace that is shielded from external view.
Rising half a floor from the wet areas is the children's room, with windows overlooking the living room's double-height space below.
At the top of the skip floor sequence is a secluded loft accessed via a wooden ladder, serving as a private retreat for the husband.
From the loft at the building's highest point, there is an unobstructed view down to the deck terrace below.
The wall-mounted TV is seamlessly integrated into the wall, with AV equipment neatly stored in furniture on the opposite side.
The symbol tree illuminated at night is an evergreen dogwood (Hanamizuki).