“Tokyo’s densely populated Setagaya ward is a tough charge for architects. With close to a million denizens sharing this 22-square-mile patch abutting the iconic neon core of the capital, extensive zoning regulations keep the skyline in check—and sometimes govern the layout of interiors—meaning there isn’t much room for play. But in a bold new residence local firm Atelier Bow-Wow has navigated the restrictions with eye-popping results.”
Juicy House
Metropolis, 17 October, 2005
“Tokyo’s densely populated Setagaya ward is a tough charge for architects. With close to a million denizens sharing this 22-square-mile patch abutting the iconic neon core of the capital, extensive zoning regulations keep the skyline in check—and sometimes govern the layout of interiors—meaning there isn’t much room for play. But in a bold new residence local firm Atelier Bow-Wow has navigated the restrictions with eye-popping results.”
Photos: Edmund Sumner