The client for this project has a large art collection, and wanted to start a new chapter in life with his family in a house with museum-like qualities that would take advantage of this collection. The neighborhood surrounding the site is quiet, so in order to keep noise to a minimum and not create an intrusive feeling, we proposed a single-story reinforced concrete structure. Like the exterior, the interior features a monochrome color scheme that serves as a good background for artwork. The building and finishing materials were also carefully selected and kept to a minimum, giving the spaces an austere atmosphere.

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Architects: APOLLO Architects & Associates

Location: Japan

Architect In Charge: Satoshi Kurosaki
Area: 126.44 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Masao Nishikawa

Structural Engineer : Masaki Structure Laboratory (Kenta Masaki)

Mechanical Engineer: Naoki Matsumoto

Lighting Design: SIRIUS LIGHTING OFFICE

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From the architect. The client for this project has a large art collection, and wanted to start a new chapter in life with his family in a house with museum-like qualities that would take advantage of this collection. The neighborhood surrounding the site is quiet, so in order to keep noise to a minimum and not create an intrusive feeling, we proposed a single-story reinforced concrete structure. Like the exterio...