House with Three Gardens

Architect: Satoru Hirota Architects (Satoru Hirota and Yoshimi Kondo)

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Photography: Satoru Hirota Architects

The special feature of this two-story Japanese house is the three patios spread around the dwelling. One is inside, another is outside, and the third is a terrace. The interior patio consists of a dry tree anchored in a small flower bed, surrounded by concrete. The combination of nature and construction material is what makes this space special.

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The interior patio can be seen from several areas within the house and reaches both floors. Its two glass walls and the concrete around it turn it into a sanitized space.

The other two outdoor spaces round off this curious residence. There are few plants throughout the house.