Shigeru Ban House, Japan

The famous architect Shigeru Ban has arranged an original apartment in the Hanegi Forest Housing. This unusual apartment building is located in one of the quietest and cozy areas of Tokyo. It was built by the architect himself in 1997. Many trees grew in the proposed construction site when the house was at the design stage. The main difficulty of the project was that none of the trees were damaged during construction. Shigeru Ban managed to complete this task completely.

The building has an original cylindrical shape. Trees grow in its courtyard. The owners of the apartments can admire them from their windows. The apartments of the architect himself may resemble a modest monk's cell for someone. There are practically no furniture and interior decorations in the apartment. It is decorated in a minimalist style. However, all the interior items present in it are unique. There is an unusual round table in one of the rooms. It was mounted on pillars-columns made of paper.

The original Terragini’s chairs are placed in the rooms. There is an antique leather sofa in one of the rooms. This is a reminder of the traditions of the past years. Perhaps one of the most unusual interior items can be called figurines. These are exact copies of Cycladic idols. There is plenty of natural light in the architect's spacious apartment. The space of the rooms is conveniently divided by decorative partitions. Floor-to-ceiling windows are installed in the rooms. It is convenient to admire the plantings of trees from them. Next - Diane von Furstenberg Penthouse