House in Nerima

This is a residence for the client family to live with their parents in Nerima, Tokyo. The volume of the parents’ dwelling on the first floor and the volume of the children’s dwelling on the second floor are arranged diagonally. By placing the entrance and the garden in the space created by this arrangement, we designed a layout plan with rich outdoor space while ensuring privacy between the dwellings.The entrance for the client family on the first floor has an earth floor that leads to the garden. This allows light into the parent’s dwelling and creates a bright and open space. The second floor has a simple layout centering on the kitchen, living room, and dining room. That the living room floor is one step lower than the surrounding area, and the use of distinctive colors and materials such as flooring, tiles, and plastering accentuate the space. The balcony is enclosed by a wall and the floor level is aligned with the interior, making it feel like a part of the living room. By designing a plan that takes into consideration the privacy of both parents and client family, we have created a generous form of coexistence between them.