fukuoka apartment complex by tailored design lab weaves between trees

fukuoka apartment complex by tailored design lab weaves between trees
all images by yuji nishijima

japanese firm tailored design lab has completed a three-storey residential complex in the quickly developing city of fukuoka. although located in a residential area, the plot is situated in close proximity to the town center. titled ‘between trees’, a name which references the surrounding vegetation, the apartments form a low-rise building complex where greenery can be experienced from any room. trees are planted at the four corners of the site, while the use of flowering dogwood (cornus florida) shields the building from the late afternoon sun. a maple that changes with each season defines the entrance and approach, while zelkova will eventually blossom to enshrine the entire building.

the three-storey complex is located in the quickly expanding city of fukuoka

weaving between the trees, the reinforced concrete structure comprises six units in total, with two apartments on each floor. kitchens, bathrooms and toilets are positioned beside the stairwell, forming a compact service core. all other rooms are situated between two gardens, providing inhabitants with pleasant external views on either side. the tops of each structure are chamfered, providing space for branches to grow. ‘this architecture stands as if one with nature,’ explain the architects. ‘the architecture and forest come together, and people’s lives are nestled in the trees. sharing a rich green space together will enhance the richness of living.’

the apartments form a low-rise building where greenery can be experienced from any room

a maple that changes with each season defines the entrance

the reinforced concrete structure comprises six units in total

each living space is situated between the two gardens

pleasant external views are provided on either side

‘this architecture stands as if one with nature,’ say the architects

although located in a residential area, the plot is situated in close proximity to the city center

the tops of each building are chamfered, providing space for branches to grow

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project info:

architects: tailored design lab
architects in charge: tomohiko iida, hidetoshi sawa, norifumi watanabe
contractor: kai kensetsu
location: fukuoka-city, fukuoka, japan
program: rental complex
site area: 673.45 sqm
building area: 175.20 sqm
total floor area: 411.20 sqm
storeys: 3
structure: reinforced concrete
photography: yuji nishijima