33-23 hanamizudai, hiratsuka-shi, kanagawa
54 Windows is a distinctive residential and medical clinic designed by architects Kazuhiro Ishii and Kazuhiko Namba, completed in 1975 in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. The building's innovative design showcases the architects' creative approach to residential architecture during Japan's high-growth period. True to its name, the structure features 54 carefully positioned windows that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, creating dynamic interactions between interior and exterior spaces. This thoughtful window arrangement demonstrates the architects' commitment to maximizing natural light and ventilation while maintaining privacy for the dual-purpose facility. The building represents an important example of 1970s Japanese residential design that successfully integrates commercial medical use with private living quarters.
54 Windows is a distinctive residential and medical clinic designed by architects Kazuhiro Ishii and Kazuhiko Namba, completed in 1975 in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. The building's innovative design showcases the architects' creative approach to residential architecture during Japan's high-growt
...54 Windows is a distinctive residential and medical clinic designed by architects Kazuhiro Ishii and Kazuhiko Namba, completed in 1975 in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. The building's innovative design showcases the architects' creative approach to residential architecture during Japan's high-growth period. True to its name, the structure features 54 carefully positioned windows that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, creating dynamic interactions between interior and exterior spaces. This thoughtful window arrangement demonstrates the architects' commitment to maximizing natural light and ventilation while maintaining privacy for the dual-purpose facility. The building represents an important example of 1970s Japanese residential design that successfully integrates commercial medical use with private living quarters.