I don’t know what to say about the house called “Lucky Drops”. It was designed by Atelier Tekuto and its name is the equivalent to Japanese old saying ‘the best for last’. You can find more photos and information at ArchDaily.
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THOUGTHS: Truth in separation? Freedom thought confinement? Architecture or art?
‘house m’ by jun igarashi architects in hokkaido, japan
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japanese practice jun igarashi architects has completed ‘house m’, a multi-level dwelling in
a densely packed neighbourhood in the heart of hokkaido, japan. composed of a series of
white boxes, the design seeks to provide a quiet and detached living atmosphere away from
the hectic pace of the urban site.
street elevation
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stepped back from the street line to create an outdoor buffer zone, the house is revealed in layers
through a collection of box-like volumes that sit sidled next to one another. the resulting holistic
expression lends the house a dynamic presence on the industrial site, standing autonomously between
a tax office and a neighbouring house.
street view
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running down the spine of the dwelling is a double height hall-way that connects the internal
programs together on both sides. drawing natural light from windows placed overhead,
the space is extremely well-lit and gives off an arcade-like atmosphere. encased in the largest
communal volume, the dining, living room and kitchen are arranged in a linear fashion from one
side to the next. a large internal window facing out to the hallway coupled with a generous roof light
overhead allows the space to be naturally illuminated. to maximize this daylighting effect, the interior
is singularly finished in white and light-coloured wood. a private study nook on a lofted platform can
be accessed through a system of cantilevering steps.
interior view
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view from the kitchen
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kitchen and dining volume
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roof light
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view of hallway
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ceiling
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stairway
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study loft
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in context
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site map
floor plan / level 0
(1) entrance
(2) hall
(3) closet
(4) garage
(5) court
(6) drawing room
(7) utilites
(8) washroom
(9) bathroom
(10) rest room
(11) living / dining room
(12) kitchen
(13) bedroom
(14) guest room
(15) reading room
floor plan / level +1
section
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Snøhetta‘s design for the $250 million expansion of San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has been revealed. From the Business Times with respect to the designs for the 195-foot building on a site zoned for 320 feet of potential hight:
On its east side, the building will feature a sweeping
façade and an entrance in an alleyway that is currently hidden from
public view and largely unused. This will be achieved through the
creation of a mid-block, open-air, 18-foot-wide pedestrian promenade
running from Howard Street through to Natoma Street that will open a new
route of public circulation through the neighborhood and bring Natoma
Street, currently a dead end, to life.
The public promenade will feature a series of stairs and
landings terracing up to an entry court that extends from the new east
entrance, providing additional public spaces.
The building also introduces a façade on Howard Street that
will feature a large, street-level gallery enclosed in glass on three
sides, providing views of both the art in the galleries and the new
public spaces. At this time, the museum is also exploring the creation
of a number of outdoor terraces, including one on top of its current
building.
On Howard Street, the glass-enclosed gallery and pedestrian
promenade will be located on a site currently occupied by Fire House 1
and its neighbor at 670 Howard Street.
As the site currently appears from Howard Street:
And from above:
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