Monolithic Tokyo-Based Home Maximizes on City Space

With Tokyo being one of the most densely populated megacities in the world, it’s easy to see the value of space, especially when it comes to real estate. Japanese architectural firm A.L.X. Junichi Sampei carefully took this into account when constructing a minimal angular house in a residential suburb of Tokyo. The three-story house is comprised of reinforced concrete frames covered by perforated metal screens to ensure privacy, while also allowing in sunlight. The odd-shaped angles that conjoin the walls were created to maximize the available square footage in compliance with Japanese planning laws. The futuristic exterior is met with an equally modular interior which boasts exposed concrete walls, oblique glass partitions and windows, complete with a vertiginous staircase meandering throughout the entire building. The open structure which includes the kitchen, and even the bathroom, provides air to the rather cold, muted color scheme that encompasses the home. Scroll through the images above and head over to designboom for more looks.