I am using this design as a precedent analysis for the project Research Retreat. Located in attractive areas of Tokyo, Japan, this precedent is architectured by Kazuyo Sejima, in association Ryue Nishizawa. Intended for a small family, the client of this house intended to have a quiet, little space that serves as a appropriate living for small inhabitants.
The first impression is that the house has a simple charming unique design that seems to stand out in the midst of modern Japanese architecture neighbourhood. The house looks charmingly like a tree, said as a weeping willow, a quirky shape that is covered with large panels that tilted in horizontal and vertical direction. Made almost entirely with glass, it is structured about steel shaft with inner spiral stairs. With the advantage of the use of material , it gives a great view from the inside,without giving out too much privacy and too expansive view to the owner's liking, with the glass material facing Sony establishment, where the husband works.
An open staircase is definitely an outstanding feature of the house, that sub-dividing the different function parts of the house. The different levels of the house are apparent to serve as particular purposes for the family needs : bedrooms, space for children, terrace with bath, living/dining/kitchen area. The clever use of functionality saves space and still stands beautiful in the midst of its neighbourhood.
Personally, this house intrigues me the most due to its uniqueness of outer shape. Creating a look that transcends as an innovative contemporary house as what the architect intend to is simply successful. The use of glass as its skin gives it an opaque look that makes it seem elegant and charming. Apart from that, the simplicity design of the house is inspiring which I try to transcend into the Research Retreat design project, an approach I can really relate to, where one design can be simple yet aesthetically amazing.
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" - Leonardo Da Vinci
Images taken from http://www.busyboo.com/2008/10/05/small-house-kazuyo-sejima/
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