Haus Plates in Tokio

Zen and zeitgeist

02/25
Badezimmer im Haus Plates in Tokio mit Waschbecken von Duravit

Kazutoshi Imanaga opted for neutral shades in the bathroom that preserve the calm overall building concept. With its sleek yet gentle shape, the DuraSquare above-counter basin maintains the contemporary ambience.

Tokyo is one of the most vibrant metropolises in the world. But even here there are places of tranquillity. One of such placees is the Plates house, which aims to combine the essence of zen and modernism. Clear lines of contemporary architecture meet the warm radiance of native cypress wood. Two tenderly designed gardens aim to create a balance between urbanity and nature. When designing the resident, the Imanaga Environmental Planning Office and Studio Kaz opted for Duravit sanitary ceramics in the bathroom.

The bathroom reflects the essence of the building: minimalistic aesthetics meet sophisticated functionality. A natural stone console elegantly showcases the above-counter basin from the DuraSquare range. The precise yet tender design of the washbasin highlights the timeless aesthetic and blends seamlessly into the minimalistic overall concept.

Local materials, timeless aesthetic

Zengärten sowie Möbel und Parkettboden aus Zypressenholz im Haus Plates in Tokio

Thanks to the large window fronts, the two Zen gardens create a sense of nature and openness in the heart of the Japanese capital. The furniture and the scallop parquet are made from Japanese cypress wood

A pared-down color palette is deployed in the four-story building, elegantly combining the warm radiance of the Japanese cypresses with the harmonious contrast created with natural black stone and white plaster. The use of native cypress wood not only references traditional Japanese craftsmanship, but also highlights the use of local and sustainable materials.

 

Two Zen gardens – one located in the center of the building and the other on the south side – create a harmonious link between living space and nature. The open architecture and the large glass areas create the impression that the two gardens are connected in visual and mood terms and that the building is surrounded by a single, large garden.