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Casa elevada del suelo by nanometer architecture in Japan

architecture-design · 2026-07-23

Nanometer architecture, led by principals Atsumi Nonaka and Yuki Mitani, completed a 103 m² house in 2024 on a site that rises 5 meters from the front street to the back. The project, curated by Miwa Negoro and photographed by ToLoLo studio, faced constraints from a limited floor area ratio and client requirements for specific room dimensions and heights. The clients declined a garden due to maintenance concerns, but local green area regulations forced the architects to incorporate greenery, creating contradictions that shaped the design.

Key facts

  • House completed in 2024
  • 103 m² area
  • Site rises 5 meters from street to rear
  • Architects: Atsumi Nonaka and Yuki Mitani
  • Curated by Miwa Negoro
  • Photographed by ToLoLo studio
  • Clients did not want a garden but green area requirements applied
  • Project faced contradictions between client wishes and regulations

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Institutions

  • nanometer architecture
  • ToLoLo studio

Locations

  • Japan

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