milligram architectural studio designs house as nestled box

milligram architectural studio designs house as ‘nestled box’
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constructed from the outside in, local firm milligram architectural studio has designed a residence in cho-fu, tokyo as a ‘nestled box’. completed first, the exterior shell of the house is composed of a series of panels in alternating directions, as if it were woven. the regular facade is superimposed with a rhythmic pattern of hundreds of windows in various proportions that flood the interior with natural light during the day. during construction the space was fully enclosed before the interior was framed and finished in warm wood. this characteristic is complemented by a large number of plants that fill the dwelling, whether resting on window sills or hanging from above. the house is organized along a single exterior corridor, which continues to circulate up into the space as it opens vertically in an atrium. the central stair continues the weaving theme connecting the staggered upper floors where public shared living spaces are physically and visually open to one another. rooms are built like a loft, with full-height walls only enclosing the private functions of the home.

weather wears well on the facade
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(left):the checkerboard facade pattern enlarge the dwelling’s appearance
(right): a long corridor circles the nestled box
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garage and main entrance of nestled box
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(left):lush plants fill the home
(right): curtains make for flexible rooms at the entry
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the basement
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constructed completely of wood, the house has a warm glow
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furnished and filled with plants, the upper floor is ready for family life
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hundreds of windows wash the house with light
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before plants and tapestries hang from horizontal surfaces, the large atrium visually connects every room
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plants and tapestries decorate the vertical void
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(left): urban green space
(right): leaves dangle above like a chandelier
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plants with practical functions
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