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Plastic Moon by Norisada Maeda Atelier
Japanese architects Norisada Maeda Atelier have completed a house that includes a dental practice and swimming pool in Tokyo, Japan.
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Called Plastic Moon, the building is wrapped in three white bands covered in circular tiles.
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The ground floor accommodates the owner's dental practice with a separate door forming the entrance to the home.
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A kitchen and swimming pool are located on the top floor.
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Plans coming soon...
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Photographs are by T. Sobajima.
Here's a little text from the architects (and a lot of pictures):
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Plastic Moon
Here metal molding forms have been translated into architecture shaping a smooth outside shell while forming gardens, rooms and furniture on the inside.
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To highlight this layering structure also from the outside view, glass and "mold" take turns providing space and two entrances for private and public areas, such as the owners dentist office.
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The top floor hosts the kitchen and a generous rooftop pool.
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