The Parkhouse Gran Kamiyamacho, the new residential project in which Curiosity has participated as a design partner for Mitsubishi Estate Residence and Tokyu Corporation, has emerged in a quiet and elegant area in Shibuya, Tokyo. Gwenael Nicolas expressed "Villa in Shibuya" in the design of this exceptional project, the 7th value residence in "The Parkhouse Gran" series, the flagship brand.
Curiosity designed the façade and the interior of the public area, including the entrance and the corridor, which harmonises with the surrounding architecture, yet offers a green, organic atmosphere with woody louvres, expressing the villa in a natural garden.
The entire public space is designed to stimulate the emotions of both residents and visitors. Visitors will walk along the spacious and curved path alongside the dynamic andon, which diffuses warm light with different expressions in day and night, creating imagination for the next scene with a deliberately hidden entrance. Woody louvres, continuing from the façade, give residents the feeling of walking in a forest, creating an exceptional moment that transports them from the hustle and bustle of the outside world to a relaxing living space.
The continuous louvres guide residents and guests into the entrance, finally revealing the next scene, the original garden, curated by Curiosity, which evokes traditional Japanese beauty with bamboo and real stone.
The exquisite balance of vertical and horizontal lines and the proportions of each function create sophistication and warmth in the reception area.
The sequence of circular furniture brings a warm and relaxing atmosphere in the lounge space. Another pleasant sight is the original artwork created by Reiko Sudo, a renowned textile designer. All scenes, including the artwork and gardens, are set at eye level when sitting in the lounge chairs, creating a completely relaxed atmosphere.
Another cosy space is created by the selected artwork, Shihoko Fukumoto's brush work, which provides a pleasant moment even while waiting for the lift.
As if walking through an art installation, the unique geometric pattern in the corridor is composed of thoughtful features, including individual alcoves to differentiate private and public spaces, carpet patterns, ceiling design and vertical string lights set at random heights.Random heights of vertical thin light also express day and night, giving the occupants a flow of daylight as if they were outside.
The subtle proportions of Villa in Shibuya will bring pleasure and relaxation to residents, visitors and even passengers and neighbours, in beautiful harmony with the elegant surroundings of this precious cityscape.
