Roji-House

Whether it’s a big city like Tokyo or a small town in Japanese countryside, narrow streets and alleys called “roji (路地)” are where we find comfort after a long day at work. This house was named after these alleys for its corridors arranged within.

via Airscape Architects Studio (Photo © Noriyuki Yano)
 
^Who: Tsuyoshi Ando
^What: Single family residence
^Where: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
^When: December 2008
^How: Two-story wood frame construction
^{Site Area:} 1,508 square feet
^{Construction Area:} 771 square feet
^{Total Floor Area:} 1,421 square feet