288 uehara, shibuya-ku, tokyo
Sumi no An is a distinctive residential and hospitality facility located in Shibuya, Tokyo, completed in 1998. Designed by Jun Itami Architectural Research Institute, this structure exemplifies thoughtful integration of living spaces, guest accommodations, and office functions within a single cohesive design. Situated at 288 Uehara, the building demonstrates sophisticated spatial planning that harmonizes multiple programmatic uses. Itami's design philosophy emphasizes the relationship between architecture and its surrounding context, making Sumi no An a notable example of late 1990s Japanese residential architecture that successfully balances functionality with aesthetic refinement.
Sumi no An is a distinctive residential and hospitality facility located in Shibuya, Tokyo, completed in 1998. Designed by Jun Itami Architectural Research Institute, this structure exemplifies thoughtful integration of living spaces, guest accommodations, and office functions within a single cohesi
...Sumi no An is a distinctive residential and hospitality facility located in Shibuya, Tokyo, completed in 1998. Designed by Jun Itami Architectural Research Institute, this structure exemplifies thoughtful integration of living spaces, guest accommodations, and office functions within a single cohesive design. Situated at 288 Uehara, the building demonstrates sophisticated spatial planning that harmonizes multiple programmatic uses. Itami's design philosophy emphasizes the relationship between architecture and its surrounding context, making Sumi no An a notable example of late 1990s Japanese residential architecture that successfully balances functionality with aesthetic refinement.