Present day household building in Tokyo with minimalist decoration in white

The Japanese architecture firm Apollo Architects & amp; Associates has recently completed the Arrow House, a modern residential building in Shinagawa, Tokyo . Part of the ground floor is used as a photo studio, and the living quarters are located on the first floor, reached by an external staircase.
Since the construction area is long and narrow, the exterior design uses the depth, taking into account the distance from the road and the contrast with the neighboring houses

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Modern house with sloping walls

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The architects have an open style with Glass walls of the photographic studio on the ground floor and living quarters on the second floor used. This approach combines the indoor and outdoor spaces, bringing more natural light and comfort inside. The inclined outer staircase leading to the entrance on the second floor are in very well with the sharp sloping wall coincide and form a characteristic façade, which invites visitors warmly

Modern. House in Tokyo

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The saddle roof creates a unique exterior design and interior appearance. The light that flooded the slit-shaped skylight on the roof, throwing dramatic shadows in the interior. The decor in pure white is strictly minimalist

input and external staircase

The second floor comprises an open and narrow room, including the attic, which is accessible via a small ladder, and can be used for various purposes. The rhythmic continuation of oblique elements in all rooms creates a pleasant restlessness in the house. One of the main features of this house is the nonexistence of a clear boundary between inside and outside, ON and OFF, as the living room, where you can play with a variety of natural light is used as a space for taking photos.

glass walls and steel structure

open, light-filled living area

Pure white means

suspended ceiling and skylights

Dachfentster and glass wall

naturally lit room

Pure white minimalist kitchen

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