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Located on a small side street in a very lively and hip part of Tokyo the 914 sq ft house is made up of 21 individual floor plates each ranging from 21 to 81 sq ft

The extreme openness of the design was at the request of the clients a young couple with no children
The structure consists of 1 inch thick corrugated steel deck plates plus solid 1 point 4 by 2 point 4 inch rectangular beams and 2 inch square columns all assembled on site with welded joints
The various levels are linked by an assortment of stairs and ladders in addition to short runs of fixed and movable wooden steps
The HVAC and plumbing equipment as well as storage and lateral bracing are located in the thick north facing wall at the rear of the house
Curtains were installed to provide temporary partitions that address the concern for privacy and separation at night
Additional lateral bracings are located in a full height bookshelf and lightweight concrete panels inserted into the side elevations
White tinted birch flooring and stairs blend with the structure and serve as a visual transition to the chunky wood sashes and frames that outline the operable windows