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Architects: Keiji Ashizawa Design
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project Architect: Keiji Ashizawa / Naoki Sekikawa
Structure Engineer: ASA asociates / Akira Suzuki
Project Year: 2008
Photographs: Daici Ano
The project is constructed in typical Tokyo urban condition of closely built surrounding. The 4 story house resolves privacy and light with the design of 2 cascading courtyards which spills gradual light into the innermost volume of the house.
Floor Plans
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Due to the differing light intensity from the 2 courtyards, each space also differs in character and function.
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2 Courts House / Keiji Ashizawa Design originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 28 Sep 2011.
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