Komada Architects' Office

Alleyway TOGOSHI is an apartment for rent in Togoshi area of Shinagawa. Taking the urban context of the surrounding area into account, we aimed to establish a new form of apartment that has never been seen in this area before. This building is characterized by a number of elements, including alleyways pulled into the premises, the appearance as if small blocks of buildings are randomly situated, colors of external walls, window rails and eaves, and seemingly disorganized planting design. These were all inspired by rather crowded environment of Togoshi with wooden houses and apartments. Inside the building, the wavy space separated with a continuous wall also creates the crowded atmosphere that synchronizes the neighborhood, providing the residents both enclosed and open areas in complex yet heuristic context.