Introducing Residence Featuring an Indoor-Integrated Terrace, a custom-built home example by Archiplace, a Architect / Design office in 502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Exterior view combining a two-story white volume with a three-story black volume
Entrance porch finished in monochrome tones, emphasizing material textures
Seamless transition created by using the same tile flooring indoors and outdoors
Entrance staircase appears light and suspended via tension rods, with built-in shoe storage directly ahead
Combination of a steel-hung skeletal staircase and box stairs, pursuing simplicity in detailing
Fully sound-isolated music room featuring double-glazed windows and entrance doors overlooking the garden
Living room and indoor-integrated terrace positioned two steps above the main level
Terrace accessible from the living room without level changes and positioned at an ideal height when seated from the dining area
Living room with lofty ceilings clad in red cedar boards, featuring a third-floor terrace above and high windows for natural ventilation
By connecting to the outdoors through the indoor-integrated terrace, the living room becomes a protected sanctuary
The indoor terrace brings brightness and a sense of security to the living-dining-kitchen area, strengthening the bond between nature and the home
A dedicated household work corner with a built-in desk and bookshelf is located beyond the kitchen
A circulation route extending from the work corner through an indoor drying terrace leads to the washroom
View of the third-floor bedroom from the staircase, which allows visibility of the living area during ascent and descent
Overhead perspective of the indoor-integrated terrace
Living room walls softly illuminated by indirect lighting
Evening view of the indoor-integrated terrace
Sunset view of the southern garden