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Toru Kashihara Architects transformed this old noodle factory in Tokyo into a minimalistic haven

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By Amy Saunders | July 29, 2021 | Architecture

Photography by Takumi Ota

Located in Ota-ku, a southwestern region of Tokyo is an old noodle factory that Toru Kashihara Architects has transformed into a warm family home. The noodle factory was previously run by the tenants’ parents and remnants of the factory still stand on the ground floor, however, the upstairs residence is now a modern family home filled with sun, warm wood textures and two floating floors added for extra space.

Photography by Takumi Ota

To complete the black ceiling house project the Toru Kashihara Architect team collaborated with designer Tomoya Watanabe.

Photography by Takumi Ota

The home features high ceilings providing plenty of room for the steep spiral staircase that leads to a multipurpose living area. The high windows of the house let in generous amounts of sunlight and natural air into the living space where two floating floors called hanging gardens are situated for additional leisure space for the family. Take a look at an image tour of the black ceiling house below.

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