KOSAKU turns the Osaka condominium right into a dynamic ‘residence floor’
KOSAKU convert of a younger household condominium within the Osaka in a versatile open area impressed by the Dwelling Floor idea, harking back to a park. The design prioritizes adaptability, eliminating inside hierarchies and strategically integrating parts of consolation and privateness, making a dynamic dwelling area in sync with the evolution of the household.
Engaged within the challenge from the property choice, KOSAKU guided the shoppers to go for an condominium with a novel look, with 70 sqm inside and a considerable 35 sqm courtyard. Situated in a “commuter metropolis” surrounded by varied parks, the environmental context performed a vital position within the decision-making course of, particularly for a household with a new child. Relatively than adhering to a standard format, the idea envisioned an area that will accommodate the evolving wants of a rising household. Impressed by the considerable parks within the neighborhood, the idea of “residence terrain” emerged – an area that mixes the performance and openness present in parks.
all photos by Natsumi Kinugasa
The reimagined condominium balances openness and performance
The reimagined condominium has a big studio format, with partitions eliminated between rooms, fostering a way of openness and suppleness. Balancing fastened parts akin to plumbing, furnishings and a walk-in closet with an open look, the design avoids inside hierarchies. The interaction between performance and openness is embodied in parts akin to a large hall that flows behind a countertop or tiles on a wall, creating an summary area.
Approaching the initially awkward yard, the design staff at KOSAKU launched a mesh boundary throughout the current fence, offering privateness and a way of being at residence within the outside area. The challenge emphasizes the significance of household improvement alongside the house, emphasizing the gradual improvement of temporalities that intertwine within the dwelling area. Because the household navigates between performance and openness, the fatherland turns into a canvas for his or her distinctive methods of participating with their dwelling surroundings over time.
The property has a novel format with 70 sqm inside and a spacious 35 sqm courtyard.
KOSAKU reimagines an Osaka condominium, creating a versatile open area
the design prioritizes adaptability, eliminating inside hierarchies for a dynamic dwelling area
the area accommodates the evolving wants of a rising household, beginning with standard layouts
parts for consolation and privateness are strategically built-in, growing the performance of the condominium