#RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS
cantilevered volume extrudes from junichi sampei's 'light cube factory' in tokyo
in a quiet suburban area of tokyo, japanese architect junichi sampei has completed a three-storey dwelling made from reinforced concrete.
named ‘light cube factory’, the building forms both the client’s home and studio, with a large display window presented to the passing street. the structure is aligned to one side of the plot, leaving space for one or two parked cars. access to the property is provided from this driveway, with a small opening cut into the vast concrete façade.
inside, the ground floor serves as the owner’s atelier and showroom. capable of hosting business meetings as well as exhibitions, the elongated room occupies the length of the plot, channeling views to a small garden at the rear. a double-height volume at the front of the scheme features a large window that allows the client to present his work to passersby, without being concerned about residential privacy. concrete flooring extends throughout, with reflective white walls and surfaces maximizing available natural light.
the intermediate storey above contains primary living accommodation, organized around a centrally positioned kitchen island unit. this adjoins a dining area, which leads to a comfortable lounge. a skylight directly above the kitchen provides both illumination and a connection with nature. next to the stairwell, an extruded glazed cube cantilevers above the driveway, providing residents with a brightly lit space that offers external views across the neighborhood. the uppermost level contains the home’s sleeping quarters, found alongside utility and storage rooms.
