How an Architect Fit 7 Floors into His 645-Square-Foot Tokyo Home | Architectural Digest

Today, AD joins architect Masato Igarashi of IGArchitects to see how he makes the most of his small Tokyo home. Tokyo has the highest population concentration in all of Japan, so large plots of land have been divided into two or three across the city, making tiny living the reality for many residents. While his home is technically only two floors, Igarashi fits an impressive seven staggered levels into the home with no walls, creating an open space where the seventh floor feels like the same room as the first. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Design Idea 02:52 Entrance & Workspace 04:50 Kitchen 07:02 Living Space 09:23 Bathroom 10:41 Design Philosophy Architect: Masato Igarashi Director: Skylar Economy Director of Photography: Yohei Kashiwada Editor: Estan Esparza Field Director: Ryotaro Matsuda Producer: Skylar Economy Field Producer: Jin Kameno Coordinating Producer: Brandon Fuhr Line Producer: Joe Buscemi Production Manager: Melissa Heber Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Audio Engineer: Yusuke Mikado Production Assistant: Kazuhiro Funazaki Director of Creative Development: Morgan Crossley Director of Content: Keleigh Nealon Senior Producer: Alyssa Marino Associate Director, Post Production: Nicholas Asciano Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew Supervising Editor: CHristina Mankellow Additional Editor: JC Scruggs Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds VFX: Sam Fuller Colorist: Oliver Eid Special Thanks: Tomoko Igarashi Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34 ABOUT ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST The leading international design authority, Architectural Digest features articles and videos of the best in architecture, style, culture, travel, and shopping.