no.555: TYM house
‘TYM house’ by no.555 in nagao, japan
all images courtesy of no.555
photographer: torimura koichi
‘TYM house’, by kanagawa-based architectural office no.555, is a four-storey building
that combines a hair salon with a residential unit. located in nagano, japan, the design
utilizes a heavy facade design with slit-like openings to create privacy, as well as to block
out noise from the street.
located on the second floor, the salon’s lack of windows at eye level establishes an intimate
and secure interior. the strips of windows near the floor and ceiling allow natural sunlight
to wash down the walls, illuminating the rest of the space. cross-circulation of air is also
facilitated through the strategically placed openings.
the residential levels above are placed in a stepping configuration, creating terraces
and outdoor spaces behind the house. to continue the expression of the square facade,
a ‘fake’ facade acts as a buffer wall between the apartment and the neighboring building.
this extra layer of privacy enables the residential area to be open and transparent.
white walls and floors are employed to maximize on the natural lighting effect.
facade
salon space, second level
kitchen and terrace, fourth level
terraces at night
third level hallway
bathroom
steel frame staircase to the kitchen and living space
living space
entrance
staircase to salon
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