House K/T / tombow architects
Briefly

The renovation of a 45-year-old house in Tama Hills emphasizes maximizing spatial appeal without altering the structure's layout. The design focuses on repositioning partitions to facilitate better light, air flow, and views toward the courtyard. New entrances were created, improving connections between spaces. The renovation integrates all boundary-related elements—walls, fixtures, and materials—into a cohesive design, transforming the house to engage better with its sloping site while aiming for adaptability over time.
This renovation will maximize the spatial appeal of the existing building without changing the overall form and layout of the building, focusing on redefined boundaries.
The idea was to edit the boundaries of the space and redefine the entire house, maintaining the shape of the rooms while enhancing flow and connectivity.
All elements related to the boundary surfaces—walls, openings, fixtures, furniture—are treated equally and reconstructed, transforming the house into an integral part of its sloping terrain.
The focus on overlapping objects on-site enhances the relationship to surroundings, enabling the architecture to both connect to the outside world and adapt over time.
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