Hiroshi Shoji crafts a photographer's atelier in negishi, japan

Located in a historical suburb of tokyo, japanese architect hiroshi shoji has designed a live/work space for a local photographer.

Titled ‘atelier in negishi’, the project is arranged around two gardens: a large area of greenery to the north, and a smaller courtyard positioned to the south.

The ground floor of the dwelling can be accessed through a doorway that leads into a gallery used for a range of exhibitions and events. an internal stairway then ascends to the upper level of the plan, where a small kitchen adjoins a cantilevered area for meetings. expansive openings at this storey flood the design with natural light, while simultaneously providing external views of the surrounding greenery.

 

a gallery at the lower level is used for a variety of exhibitions and events

 

an elevated external bridge leads to the upper level of the dwelling

 

the internal courtyard illuminated at night

 

expansive openings flood the design with natural light

 

the upper level of the plan contains a small kitchen and cantilevered area for meetings