History
Kazuyo Sejima designed House in a Plum Grove. Construction completed in 2003. A young couple, their two children, and a grandmother commissioned the residence. The design challenges conventional residential layouts, offering flexible spaces. It represents a key example of Sejima's residential approach, questioning established domestic hierarchies.
Architecture
The house presents a minimalist form. It is a three-story structure. Materials include steel, glass, and timber. It comprises 17 small, interconnected rooms, designed to adapt to daily routines. External walls measure 50 mm thick; interior walls are 16 mm thick.
Setting
The house occupies a 92 square meter corner plot in Tokyo's Setagaya district. It threads around an existing grove of plum trees. These trees are integral to the neighborhood character. Light filters through the plum branches, marking seasons within the home.
Specifications
Residential. Site area: 92 square meters. Building area: 37 square meters. Structure: three-story. Features 17 rooms. External walls: 50 mm. Interior walls: 16 mm.
