Viequ House Hiroo

This 16-unit, high-end residence is located in the tony Hiroo area. Aiming to create a top-class residential facility, a seismic isolation structure was adopted in spite of the building’s low-rise stature. By solidifying the structure with wall pillars and slabs built into the exterior walls, a maximum ceiling height of 2.7m was created without pillars or beams in the private areas. In addition, a symbolic composition with limited openings and a minimalist balcony arrangement create a façade appropriate that does not evoke a “lived-in” feeling. Masonry walls and handmade tiles were used to create a design that resists fading.