Hideki Iwahori + Ako Nagao (Hideki Iwahori + Ako Nagao/BASIC DESIGN ARCHITECTS)

This is a renovation project of a unit in a 1970s suburban apartment complex. An open living space is composed of only four elements in one room. [environmental interior skin]creates the base environment, while [utility lintels], [shelving posts] and [curtains] create the flexibility of the environment. The space was constructed using modern materials and technology while following the traditional Japanese houses rooted in the regional climate. The house is designed as a ‘basic space’ where residents can customize their living space and environment to enjoy for a lifetime.