Rooftecture OT2 by Shuhei Endo

Rooftecture OT2: Endo Shuhei’s Perforated Building Permits Air and Light While Blocking Peeping Toms in Japan

02/07/2013

Rooftecture OT2 by Shuhei Endo

<a href="http://www.paramodern.com">Endo Shuhei's</a> clients commissioned a home that would provide privacy and an abundance of natural light and ventilation in a densely packed area of Osaka, Japan. Sounds like a tall order, right? Not so for Endo, who folded a perforated metal skin over the very narrow Rooftecture OT2 home that is flanked by buildings on three sides. Then the designer punched a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/skylights/">pair of skylights</a> into the roof to allow the light pour in.

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Rooftecture OT2 by Shuhei Endo

The perforated metal skin and clean interior contrast in this Japanese home

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Rooftecture OT2 by Shuhei Endo

A family of five wanted a private home amid Osaka's busy urban environment

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Rooftecture OT2 by Shuhei Endo

The folded metal facade creates privacy while permitting natural light and ventilation at the same time

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Rooftecture OT2 by Shuhei Endo

The perforations create an interesting light play inside as well

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Rooftecture OT2 by Shuhei Endo

The designer used sustainable OSB for the interior shell and finishings

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Rooftecture OT2 by Shuhei Endo

A central winding stair links the three floors and various functions

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Endo Shuhei's clients commissioned a home that would provide privacy and an abundance of natural light and ventilation in a densely packed area of Osaka, Japan. Sounds like a tall order, right? Not so for Endo, who folded a perforated metal skin over the very narrow Rooftecture OT2 home that is flanked by buildings on three sides. Then the designer punched a pair of skylights into the roof to allow the light pour in.

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