Monolithic Tokyo-Based Home Maximizes on City Space

With Tokyo being one of the most densely populated megacities in the world, it's easy to see the value of space, especially when it comes to real estate. Japanese architectural firm A.L.X. Junichi Sampei carefully took this into account when constructing a minimal angular house in a residential suburb of Tokyo. The three-story house is comprised of reinforced concrete frames covered by perforated metal screens to ensure privacy, while also allowing in sunlight. The odd-shaped angles that conjoin...