the shoji house project is a vertical and translucent residence in tokyo city

the shoji house project explores the potentiality of tiny urban voids in tokyo city. in order to achieve this aesthetic, the residence is built within a paradoxical envelope. this vertical house uses a translucent and moveable shoji, or paper screens, as a ways to either separate or assemble spaces in traditional japanese architecture.

the shoji-clad house during the daytime

additionally, the polycarbonate glass and meshing refine the residence in a contemporary manner. the qualities of shoji screen in terms of light and opacity. the permeability of the envelope evolves according to the activities taking place inside the house. the resilience of the light diffused by the shoji enables it adapt to the various uses.

at night, the shoji loses translucency and transforms into 

the interior living space

the bathroom

an axonometric view of the residence 

the floor plans 

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edited by: lynn chaya | designboom