Apollo Architectural Services Ltd

Noble House

Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa

NOBLE HOUSE

APOLLO Architects & Associates, Satoshi Kurosaki

ARCHITECTS
Apollo Architects & Associates, Satoshi Kurosaki

STRUCTURAL DESIGN
Masaki Structure

ARCHITECTURE
Satoshi Kurosaki, Apollo Architects and Associates

MANUFACTURERS
Oscl, Xyladecor

LIGHTING DESIGN
Irius Lighting Office

PHOTOGRAPHS
Masao Nishikawa

AREA
320 m²

YEAR
2020

LOCATION
Japan

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this multigenerational home rebuild project was designed around a large garden.

Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House

The verdant garden defines the property, which is surrounded by tall, board-formed concrete walls to ensure security and privacy.

Two large pine trees already growing on the site anchor the landscape design, which features diverse species intentionally scattered throughout the space.

Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa

Adjacent to the garden, a large gate and door made of wooden louvers leads to a long, broad approach where the focal point is an old olive tree opposite the front door.

The verdant garden defines the property, which is surrounded by tall, board-formed concrete walls to ensure security and privacy.

The first floor is devoted mainly to living space for the client’s mother, offering excellent views from the living room and bedroom of the changing seasons in the garden.

Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa

There is also a small home office next to the built-in garage that gives the client a chance to admire their car collection as they work.

On the second floor, where the younger generation lives, a balcony overlooks the garden while an interior terrace with a large skylight brings abundant natural light and breezes into the home, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor living.

Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa

A small courtyard on the north side faces onto the bedroom, bathroom, and stairs, filling these spaces with soft, diffuse light.

In the era of COVID19, travel restrictions have meant that everyone is spending more time at home.

With its verdant, resort-like atmosphere, this design responds to the resulting demand for urban homes that offer a respite from the monotony of everyday life.

Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa


Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa
Noble House
© Masao Nishikawa


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Apollo Architectural Services Ltd
T +44 1923 841937
Apollo Architectural Services Ltd
52 Gatehill Road, Northwood, Middlesex Ha6 3Qp, United Kingdom
Satoshi Kurosaki Apollo 株式会社APOLLO一級建築士事務所
T +81 3 64335095 F +81 3 64335096
Satoshi Kurosaki Apollo 株式会社APOLLO一級建築士事務所
5-11-23 Minamiaoyanam, Minato word, TERMINAL 1F / B1F, Tokyo, Japan