Information
| Title | Nextown Tsurumi Higashi |
| Builder | Osaka Prefectural Housing Corporation |
|---|---|
| Location | 4 Mattaomiya Tsurumi-ku, Osak city, Osaka, JAPAN |
| Construction | Nakamichi-gumi Corporation. |
| Architectural elements | Site subdivision, internal driveways, and aerial shared-use paths |
| Awards | The 24th OSAKA MACHINAMI AWARD, the Osaka Mayor's Prize |
| Publications | Architecture and Society 2001.3 SHINKENCHIKU 2001.7 DATA FILE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & DETAIL 87, Low-rise apartment complex 2 |
Concept
We proposed this as a new style of urban living. A three stories high house with land in Osaka, it provides the benefits of both single houses and apartments. We divided the lot into 8 blocks, placed the houses around the courtyard-like driveway, and connected all second floors of the houses with a corridor. This way, we created a community space, allowing the residents to interact easily. We also arranged each of the roofs and windows differently to make the overall appearance interesting.
