NoMaDoS revives 44-year-old condo in Morioka
NoMaDoS designs The Cloister Residence, a renovation mission of a 44-year-old condo in Morioka, Japan, commissioned by a passionate picket basket bag weaver. The proprietor’s requests included an earthen flooring studio, optimum use of area, and panoramic views of the river and metropolis. The core dwelling space was strategically positioned in a box-like form at an angle, housing centralized parts like the toilet and mattress. The design launched gaps between present partitions and the core area, forming a trapezoidal flooring plan, and making a steady cloister wrapping round. This configuration permits for versatile enlargement, providing various views of the out of doors surroundings. As an alternative of rigidly compartmentalizing features, furnishings was positioned freely to leverage the unique spatial options.
all photographs by Kentaro Yoshida
renovation achieves adaptable and practical design
The dwelling area encourages actions like studying in sunlit spots and experiencing assorted gradients of dwelling states. NoMaDoS‘ design emphasizes creating an atmosphere that captures the essence of seasonal and panorama transformations. The south-side earthen flooring area serves as a multi-functional space—studio, gallery, or eating area. The hall balances openness with refined concealment, unveiling deeper areas progressively. The built-in mattress could be enclosed with curtains, reworking it right into a secluded, cave-like resting space. Peg partitions facilitate versatile mounting of instruments, decor, and artworks, contributing to the adaptable and practical design strategy.
the Cloister Residence, a 44-year-old condo in Morioka, Japan, will get a transformative renovation
an earthen flooring studio, environment friendly area use, and views of river and cityscape are the principle goals
the dwelling space adopts a box-like form at an angle, housing key parts like the toilet and mattress
introducing gaps between partitions and core area kinds a trapezoidal flooring plan, making a steady cloister
