Thursday, February 10, 2011

Edge : By Apollo Architects and Associates

Sendai, Japan
Apollo Architects and Associates 
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong
Photo © Courtesy of Nishikawa Hiroshi
Japanese apollo architects & associates recently completed 'edge' house for a middle aged couple and their son, located in sendai, japan.
Photo © Courtesy of Nishikawa Hiroshi
The site is situated on a corner lot, with high levels of traffic. to resolve this issue the architects created a surrounding perimeter fence, which is part of the building itself. the reinforced concrete white outer wall of the facade has been covered in photocatalytic paint, keeping in mind aesthetics
Photo © Courtesy of Nishikawa Hiroshi
The ground floor consists of the dining space which faces the front yard and the living room, which leads to the outside deck space.
Photo © Courtesy of Nishikawa Hiroshi

Photo © Courtesy of Nishikawa Hiroshi
The small courtyard leads to the upper section of the house which then becomes the entrance hall and functions as a center of the house. it also consists of balconies and a rooftop garden.
Photo © Courtesy of Nishikawa Hiroshi

Photo © Courtesy of Nishikawa Hiroshi
The people
Architects: Apollo Architects and Associates
Location: taihaku sendai, miyagi
Completion: 2010
Site Area: 264.52m2
Construction Area: 99.87m2
1f floor area: 86.64m2
2f floor area: 48.20m2
Total floor area: 134.84m2
Structure: RC wall construction
Scale: 2 floors above ground
Use: private housing
Family Structure: couples (40), son
Structural Design: first-class architectural firm nomura
Facility Design: nomura motoe
Construction: shimada design
Architecture Photography: nishikawa hiroshi