Architect Keiji Ashizawa designed the Hiroo Residence, located in a quiet residential area in the heart of Tokyo, and this renovation project is for a luxury condominium at Opus Arisugawa Terrace & Residence. The living room space facing the open area on the south side in particular had long hours of sunlight, which creates a bright atmosphere. In response to the increasing desire of urban dwellers to reside closer to nature, the space lets in the light to extend well into the inner walls of the living space.
The essence of the interior is embraced by the textures; the slightly white-stained oak floors and walls, and plaster walls cherishing the handwork strokes. As a continued collaboration, they worked with Karimoku to create walls, kitchen and cabinetry, and interior windows in order to improve the thermal environment, along with the furniture and sculptural art with the intent of creating an exquisite space.
For the furniture, they asked Norm Architects to design the dining chairs; as result, a light chair inspired by Shaker furniture woven with paper cord was created. The characteristics of the chairs allow for lightness and a homely feeling in the large dining space. In the entrance and living room are art pieces by Sara Martinsen and Atelier Plateau, an artist introduced by Norm Architects, made in collaboration with Karimoku.
These pieces are in harmony with the wooden furniture, creating a dialogue of kinship in the space. Apart from the furniture and art, the pendant lighting was custom-made to bring the soft light from the living room to the dining space, along with the wooden speakers made in collaboration with DYNAUDIO.