https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2890 en-us Circulation takes the high road in a singular home, tucked into a tight urban site in Japan.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13985 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13985-path-by-artechnic-architects Bracketed by planters, gently rising steps lead up from the street to the front door. While solid concrete shields much of the interior from passersby, large, stragically placed windows admit light and views. Photo © Nacasa & Partners Inc. A roof garden overlooks the courtyard. Clad with wood decking, it features a place for outdoor dining amid patches of greenery. Photo © Gen Inoue Concrete planters integrate with the architecture in the courtyard. They contain native Japanese plants and trees, which are nourished by an automatic irrigation system. Photo © Nacasa & Partners Inc. At the entrance foyer, stairs ascend to the kitchen/dining and living areas on the second floor and descend to the garage. Photo © Nacasa & Partners Inc. On the second floor, the dining room segues into a living area, which contains seating that overlooks the courtyard. Photo © Nacasa & Partners Inc. A custom platform bed and built-in storage in a child’s bedroom adapt to the architecture. Photo © Nacasa & Partners Inc. Jutting into the courtyard, the living room’s glass enclosure makes one of the only right angles in the house. Photo © Hiroyasu Sakaguci A to Z Image courtesy ARTechnic architects 1904-PATH-Tokyo-ARTechnic-architects-09.jpg Image courtesy ARTechnic architects Image courtesy ARTechnic architects Image courtesy ARTechnic architects