House Tokyo Case Study

CASE STUDY
HOUSE
TOKYO. SONA VINOD
about.
ARCHITECTS: UNEMORI ARCHITECTS
LOCATION : TOKYO
(the city overlooks the sea in east side)
total floor area: 51 sq mtr (548.959 sq.ft)
coverage :26 sq mtr
site area :26 sq mtr
users : couples at the age of 40s
brief : the project is a temporary one and the client

intend to go and settle in the countryside in future.to build
a open and compact house that is designed to take
advantage the city life.The brief specified that it was a small
site in a very densely populated area in central Tokyo.
Since the couple lives a typical urban lifestyle, they didn’t
need too much floor space but rather a cleverly
structured living space.
concept : to transform the uncertainty of tokyo's
uneven landscape to a tangible form through
this building .also the building reflects the
uneven life routine of the couples.
japan’s landscape is predominantly mountainous.
other works of the firm: several small compact houses
including the small house (4x4 m)
they create delicate and intimate small-scale spaces with a
sense of spaciousness that goes beyond the smallness by
making high ceiling, large openings among other features.
tokyo. CLIMATE TEMPERATE CLIMATE
winters
fairly mild,sunny not so cold generally
northwest cold currents prevail
coldest month :
● min temp :2.1 deg cel max temp :10 deg
cel
● avg temp:6.1 deg cel
● sun shines 62 % of the day (6 hrs)
● humidity (48%)
● 60 mm rain distributed over 9 days
summer
hot humid and rainy hot and muggy
hot and humid currents of tropic origin
hottest month : august
● min temp :27.9 deg cel max temp :31.4 deg cel
● avg temp:27.9 deg cel rainfall
● sun shines 42 % of the day (5.5 hrs) max rainfall in sep and oct reaching upto
● humidity (72%) 235mm in 12 days
● 155 mm rain distributed over 9 days
kerala. CLIMATE WET AND MARITIME TROPICAL CLIMATE
winters monsoon
temp does not vary much from other climates. Heavy afternoon rains accompanied by
thunder and lightening is the main
● min temp :18 deg cel max temp :28 deg characteristic of the season. Days are warm
cel and humid but there is not much variation in
temperature.
● humidity low
● 25 mm rain ● min temp :29 deg cel max temp :35 deg cel
summer ● humidity (65 to 73 %)

Relatively higher temperature, low rainfall ● 3000 mm rainfall annually
and slightly humid weather are the
characteristics of the summer season in
Kerala
● min temp :38 deg cel max temp :40 deg cel
● sun shines 42 % of the day (5.5 hrs)
● 450 to 500 mm rain

the climate of tokyo demands high
resistance to humidity and heat and frame work was mainly with cedar wood
also the brief demands a temporary Cedar thrives in damp climates, enabling it to
structure. withstand many conditions. Cedar doesn't
materiality. shrink, swell, warp, or decay even when there are

severe changes in weather, which makes it such
an ideal choice for exterior siding. Cedar is sound
external walls resistant. Cedar is a porous wood, which gives it
water repellent paint the ability to absorb noise.
furring strips(prevents dampness)
moisture permeable waterproof sheet( prevents mold by allowing
moisture in and out)
water resistant plaster board roof
structural plywood cypress plywood
glass wool insulation( non moisture absorbent and fireproof) polystyrene foam insulation( heat insulation)
polyurethane sheet ( protection against
internal walls moisture damage)
floor
coloured corrugated galvanised steel plate
porcelain tile
plywood
plywood
furring strips
floor heating system( to tackle winter cold)
humidity control airtight sheet
polystyrene foam insulation(not to transfer heat
calcium silicate board(waterproof and lightweight)
to basement )
water repellent paint
black cherry floor
water resistant plaster board
particle board ???
humidity control airtight sheet
design.
surrounding context:
closely packed houses in an
urban context also tokyo landscape is
mountainous which relates to the concept.
As the surrounding houses close in, we set

back the outer wall and lowered the roof
as if to counter the smallness of the house.
the client here is a sort of person who lives

a urban lifestyle and both of them are full
time workers and spends very less time
at house.thus this home is designed such
that there are less space for leisure . there
is this terrace like space with no
assigned function but is accessible if
needed with a ladder and sliding space utilisation strategies
windows
design process.
the building small scale was tackled by large lvl+645 cm
openings and differing ceiling heights in the
house.
there are roofs ranging from 1.9 mtr to 4.7 lvl+463.8 cm

mtr.
lvl+368 cm
the spaces are arranged such that they utilise
every corner for some function lvl+237 cm
entrance : 237 cm lvl 0

stair case : 368 cm
lvl-90 cm
seating area :228 cm
dining area :505 cm
kitchen area: 323 cm
basement : 230 cm
history .
the traditional house of japan are made with
wooden frames ,and are elevated off the ground
and had sloping roofs .
Timber frame structures connections and bracings.
It provides better flexibility than the most rigid
brickwork or concrete systems. Timber frame
houses can absorb and dissipate energy in case
of earthquakes or other natural disasters
3,800 earthquakes with a recording of 3.0 – 3.9 occur per year, and around 900 with a magnitude of 4.0 – 4.9.
4.0–4.9 light felt by all; minor breakage of objects
3.0–3.9 minor felt by many people; no damage

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CASE STUDY

brief : the project is a temporary one and the client

summer ● humidity (65 to 73 %)

● sun shines 42 % of the day (5.5 hrs)

● 450 to 500 mm rain

materiality. shrink, swell, warp, or decay even when there are

As the surrounding houses close in, we set

the client here is a sort of person who lives

there are roofs ranging from 1.9 mtr to 4.7 lvl+463.8 cm

entrance : 237 cm lvl 0

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