Ogikubo House is a minimal residence located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by 2001. The two-story residence features a balcony on the upper level that is accessible via sliding glazed doors. In addition, the lower level frontage also utilizes transparent sliding doors that are slightly concealed by a concrete wall toward the front of the site. Upon entering, only a staircase going up or down is revealed, maintaining the privacy of the residents.
Floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland. 1950’s. Photo Modernity.
