Mizuishi architect atelier: house in horinouchi

'house in horinouchi' by mizuishi architect atelier in suginami, tokyo, japan
all images courtesy mizuishi architect atelier
image © hiroshi tanigawa


japanese practice mizuishi architect atelier (kota mizuishi) has sent us images of 'house in horinouchi',
a two-storey private dwelling for a family of three in suginami, tokyo, japan. situated on a triangular
site between a river and a road, the design is a direct response to the characters and qualities offered by
the plot while remaining within the local permits and regulations of the area.



flyby views
images © hiroshi tanigawa


sculpted by the acute angle cut out by the constructible site, the house features an irregular
plan shape that slips into the narrow corner of the plot. the tapered end of the second level
juts over the base in a cantilever, highlighting the peaked roof form in a graphic manner.
clad in metallic brown panels, the volume stands as a solid structure with rectangular windows
extruding out of its elevation.



south elevation
image © hiroshi tanigawa


east elevation
image © hiroshi tanigawa

accommodating a private room at the ground level, the communal programs are placed on
the second floor and are flanked on both sides by stretches of windows. the kitchen on
the west end of the layout benefits from a double height ceiling and establishes sight lines
to a small loft level above. accessed by a ladder, the elevated area serves as a multifunctional
space with natural illumination from a large skylight. though small in size, the dwelling
provides a living space that visually extends the sense of space through both horizontal and
vertical openness.



terrace
image © hiroshi tanigawa


interior view of living space
image © hiroshi tanigawa


from kitchen
image © hiroshi tanigawa


loft level
image © hiroshi tanigawa


(left) view of spare room from loft
(right) overlooking the kitchen and dining space
images © hiroshi tanigawa



staircase
image © hiroshi tanigawa



bedroom
image © hiroshi tanigawa



view of main entrance from bedroom
image © hiroshi tanigawa


night view
image © hiroshi tanigawa


site map



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level +1



floor plan / loft level



section a-a



section b-b


project info:

site area: 52.14 m2
building area: 29.07 m2
total floor area: 55.24 m2
structure: wood
storeys: 2

structural engineer: kentaro nagasaka
lighting designer: tatsuoki nakajima
contractor: hirano-kensetu

Richard Meier architects: jesolo lido condominium

'jesolo lido condominium' by richard meier architects, jesolo lido, italy
image © guido ranieri da re


the 'jesolo lido condominium', a series of residential and hotel high-rises designed by new york-based-practice
richard meier architects is nearing completion in jesolo, italy. the beach-side complex consists of a low profile
inland building and ten story structure closer to the coast, offering panoramic vistas of the adjacent adriatic sea.
oriented for the pristine views, a spine connects the separated entities acting as a path for observation, resting
and exercise along with direct water access. the program will be distributed between the cumulative area of
7,400 square meters.



exterior under construction
image © guido ranieri da re


the external appearance responds to the existing encompassing residential context of the nearby village, in addition to allocating
the ground floors for the apartments and private gardens. the upper levels contain the penthouse units with unobstructed views of
the ocean. the clean rectangular volumes are clad with a system of white louvers which have been pulled away from the glass facade
to effectively provide passive shading at all sun angles.



ocean facing facade
image © guido ranieri da re



louvers
image © guido ranieri da re



construction of facade
image © guido ranieri da re



facade detail
image © guido ranieri da re



construction scaffolding
image © guido ranieri da re



view from roof terrace
image © dbox



ocean views from pool
image © dbox



site plan
image © richard meier architects



floor plan /  level 0
image © richard meier architects



floor plan /  level 1
image © richard meier architects



floor plan /  level 8
image © richard meier architects



elevation
image © richard meier architects


elevation
image © richard meier architects

ASTOC: casino at a research center

'casino at a research center' by ASTOC cologne, germany
image © christa lachenmaier, cologne


german architecture practice ASTOC has completed 'casino at a research center', a single-story addition providing dining services,
kitchen facilities and a large event hall for a research campus in cologne, germany. capable of serving 700 meals per day for
employees of the seven institution buildings distributed throughout the contained grounds, the internal arrangement wraps around
an open courtyard offering views to the surrounding wooded landscape. floor to ceiling glass windows with unobstructed corners
bound the lunch room while picnic style tables are arranged under a covered terrace for an outdoor experience inside and outside.



elevation
image © christa lachenmaier, cologne


the original concrete facade from the 1970s was repaired and extended with replicated pigmented concrete slabs. the textured
detailing of the impressions created by the wooden formworks compliment the clean and polished interior surfaces. an accessible
elevated terrace and green roof providing overhead perspectives of the campus.



open courtyard
image © christa lachenmaier, cologne



glass corners
image © christa lachenmaier, cologne



continuous skylight and windows generate a connection with the outdoors
image © christa lachenmaier, cologne



dining area
image © christa lachenmaier, cologne



dining area
image © christa lachenmaier, cologne



illuminated at dusk
image © christa lachenmaier, cologne



at night
image © christa lachenmaier, cologne



floor plan / level 0image © ASTOC architects and planners, cologne



floor plan / level 1
image © ASTOC architects and planners, cologne


project info:


client: research center, cologne
planning and realisation: 
planning 2008-2009
realization 2009-2011
dimensions gfa: 6.500 sqm
employees: ruth bünker, frank grätz, thorsten salmen, michael rosemann, magdalena schaller, bernd schumann

ELS architects: east oakland sports center

'east oakland sports center' by ELS architecture and urban design, oakland, california, USA
image © david wakely


berkeley-based ELS architecture and urban design has completed the 'east oakland sports center', a recreation facility for the
residents of oakland, california. the continuous transparent facade allows an uninterrupted connection with the wooded grounds,
while metal louvers and fins retain an industrial character consistent with the established urban fabric. the 25,000 square foot
building features a natatorium with a pool, dance studio, fitness center, locker rooms and lobby. learning and media areas are
geared towards a younger audience while multipurpose spaces host community gatherings for seniors.



entrance elevation
image © david wakely


flat corrugated metal panels and concrete masonry surfaces the exterior, directing visitors views outwards through strategic
glass windows, a stark contrast to the existing community center which has minimal fenestrations. recycled building materials,
thermal solar panels to heat the pools, a bioswale for stormwater runoff and high efficiency systems support sustainability practices.
three hues of low-e glass maximize natural daylight while blocking the sun's harmful heating rays. at night, the natatorium softly
glows serving as a beacon of pride along with increasing security of the site.



industrial character of the louvered facade responds to the established urban fabric
image © david wakely



entrance
image © david wakely



metal fins shade the interior atrium from direct sunlight
image © david wakely



(left) translucent metal screens
(right) fins
images © david wakely



atrium stair overlooking the grounds
image © david wakely



double story atrium and stair
image © david wakely


natatorium
image © david wakely


at night
image © david wakely


project info:


architect: els architecture and urban design
project team: clarence d. mamuyac, jr., aia, leed® ap, ncarb
principal in charge: christopher jung, leed® ap, project designer and manager
design and production team: william gordon, leed® ap, sims key, gerald navarro, rick wang
location: oakland, california
client: city of oakland
date of occupancy: july 1, 2011
gross square footage: 25,000 phase i (50,000 sf total when phase ii is completed)
site area: 11 acre site
construction cost: 20 m USD
contractor: turner construction
consultants: telamon engineering consultants, inc., civil engineers
soha engineers, structural engineers
f.w. associates inc., electrical engineers
h&m mechanical group, mechanical engineers
aquatic design group, aquatics consultants
keller mitchell & co., landscape architects
michael heacock architects, leed consultant
rick unvarsky consulting services, inc., leed
commissioning agent: timmons design group, shading and thermal comfort analysis: farber energy design, title 24 analysis
key materials (type/brand): metal sidings - centria
glass – oldcastle glass
polished cement masonry units – trenwyth industries
curtainwall and storefront systems – kawneer north america
sports flooring – connor sports flooring, mondo u.s.a. wood ceilings – rulon international
awards/certifications: leed® silver