Japanese architects 16A completed TOO49, a housing complex containing two-bed flats and studios, earlier this year.
The building is close to Tokyo’s Haneda airport.
Here’s some info from the architects:
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TOO49 (Housing)
“Courtyard Flats” – Closeness and Openness
TOO49 is a six-story housing complex with 43 studios and 6 two-bed-room units.
The building volume was cut by a certain angle under shadow control and wore black natural slates on it, which formed a massive solid to secure residents’ privacy.
This sloping roof, at the same time, makes an appearance of urbanity with characteristic openings on each courtyard.
Proposed in this project was the prototype of stacking courtyard houses to keep not-so-distance with urban context.
This out-of-scale block imposed in an anytown will blend in with the neighborhood as the roof texture improves with age.
16A Inc.
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Posted by Marcus Fairs
June 13th, 2008 at 11:11 am
I applaud the effort not to dominate the context by sloping the roof and the black slate is really quality stuff but I would like to know a lot more on the rest of the project. Some plans maybe?
June 13th, 2008 at 11:19 am
simply stunning !
June 13th, 2008 at 11:21 am
externally really does not do anything for me, but internally it is beautifully lit and material choice is obviously be a fundemental part of the design
June 13th, 2008 at 11:50 am
would love to see floor plans of this project
June 13th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
The form is very dynamic. It is one of those buildings that, when you first see it as you turn a corner it would make your heart beat faster.
June 13th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
I personally want to see sections, other drawings are also appreciated
June 15th, 2008 at 11:17 am
nice details.. and i love the rainpipe in the hall..
and yes: some more info is very welcome!
June 16th, 2008 at 9:29 am
simple, beautiful and warm.. would love to see that in person!
July 9th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Sorry, our e-mail address was wrong. I wrote right e-mail address in the website. The person who wants to have contact please look at the http://16a.jp/ (official website).