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Gifu Kitagata Apartment ProjectKazuyo Sejima

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Building Overview

Architect: Kazuyo Sejima, SANAADate: 1994-2000 (two Phases)Location: Kitagata, Gifu, JapanBuilding Type: Apartment Housing

Gifu Kitagata apartment project, JapanArchitect: Kazuyo SejimaProject Period: 1994-2000Project Type: Public housing complex for rentingUrban Context: Low-rise residential housing & Industrial areaClient: Gifu prefectureNo. apartments: 107 UnitsHeight: 10 Floors

The block is designed as a thin slab for a greater exposure to sunshine. Holes are punctuated along the facade as public terraces which at the sme time create passage ways for both view and wind.

Massing Strategy

Circulation

Public Circulation Circulation Node

Solid & Void

Public Horizontal Circulation

Public VerticalCirculation

Open Access on Ground Floor

Apartment Configuration

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Room Configuration

T = Terrace

B = BedroomJ = Japanese Room

Reinforced Concrete + Prefab Element

D = Dining Kitchen

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Room Configuration

Diagrammatic Elevation

2 Bedroom Apartment

Double Height Living Room

Section

Plan

Apartment Access

First Floor Plan

Ground Floor Plan

Transition Form Public to Private

Thank You

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Sunlight Hours Analysis - Winter Solstice

North: 2 floors South: 6 floors North: 3 floors South: 6 floors

North: 6 floors South: 5 floors North: 6 floors South: 3 floors

North: 4 floors South: 6 floors North: 6 floors South: 6 floors