HOUSE on KANNANADORI
Residence on a busy street
Client : Private
Location : Ota-ku, Tokyo
Program : Residential
Area : 180m2
Scope : Design, PM
Year : 2015
Status : Built
Photos : Vincent Hecht
This residential project is named after Kannandori, also known as the seventh ring road of Tokyo or road number 318. Amid the confusion surrounding both the road's name and the building's design, the structure aims to blend in with the neighboring warehouses and motorcycle shops.
The five-story steel building is clad in pre-fabricated lightweight concrete panels, a style commonly found in industrial buildings along the street. The facade facing the canyon-like street receives abundant light, which is filtered by trees during the summer months.
Double glazing helps minimize traffic noise, while a passive-house air filtration system brings in fresh air every 90 seconds. The building is insulated with sprayed closed-cell foam to maintain comfortable temperatures during both hot summers and cold winters. Additionally, plants on the balconies enhance the views from the interior and create beautiful shadow patterns when the blinds are closed.
The five-story steel building is clad in pre-fabricated lightweight concrete panels, a style commonly found in industrial buildings along the street. The facade facing the canyon-like street receives abundant light, which is filtered by trees during the summer months.
Double glazing helps minimize traffic noise, while a passive-house air filtration system brings in fresh air every 90 seconds. The building is insulated with sprayed closed-cell foam to maintain comfortable temperatures during both hot summers and cold winters. Additionally, plants on the balconies enhance the views from the interior and create beautiful shadow patterns when the blinds are closed.