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Exterior view / Nobuaki Miyashita(MR STUDIO Co., Ltd.)

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Black Monolithic Wall

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential Architecture - Single Family

Firm LocationTokyo, Japan

Project locationNakano,Nakano-ku,Tokyo,Japan

CompanyMR STUDIO Co., Ltd.

Lead ArchitectNobuaki Miyashita

Design TeamNobuaki Miyashita / MR STUDIO Co., Ltd.

This sculptural black residence was planned in a quiet residential area of Tokyo. The site is narrow at the entrance and elongates towards the back, forming a slender shape. While complying with Japanese architectural regulations, such as shadow regulation on neighboring lands and building height restrictions, the design aims to create dynamic spaces that capitalize on this slender site shape. The approach features a monolithic black wall integrated with the architecture, making the exterior appearance striking, while the cantilevered stairs leading to the entrance enrich the sequence.