"Yoshichika Takagi's Hokkaido Dwelling: A Narrow Haven with a 'Greenhouse' Kitchen"
Yoshichika Takagi + Associates has renovated a row house in Hokkaido, Japan, transforming it into modern student dwellings and studio spaces. The renovation aimed to open up the dark and cramped interiors, reduce the number of households, and create a flexible living space. The design incorporates glass walls to connect the interior with the garden and takes inspiration from Scandinavian winter living rooms. Notable features include a "winter living room" with high insulation, a "summer living room" protected from the elements, and a unique "greenhouse kitchen" that faces the city.