In Pictures: Proud Daikanyama
Recently completed for client, Nomura Fudosan, the brief for this Tokyo development was to create a unique space that would attract creative professionals, and that would embody both ‘liveliness’ and ‘serenity’.
Proud Daikanyama combines a 12-storey high-rise ‘Front’ and a four-storey low-rise ‘Terrace’ at the back. Here, residential and commercial activities are integrated, with the high-rise building (which mainly consists of residences), and the low-rise building (which consists of shops), connected to create a bustling commercial area at the foot of the building.
Our Hong Kong team was responsible for the facade concept design, as well as the interior design of the common areas and the show apartment for this new residential development in Tokyo’s Daikanyama district.
The team’s design concept centred around craftsmanship. In order to embody this, a design code was developed for both the ‘front’ and ‘terrace’ to employ, with key elements identified. These were defined as curves, natural materials and metalwork.
The project was designed in two stages; the facade and common area design (including a spacious club lobby with concierge reception, lift lobbies, lift car interiors, corridors and apartment entrances); and the second phase 1,100 sq ft show apartment - both of which are now completed.
The façade of the 'terrace' is striking, with custom-made tiles and aluminium louvers projecting in a 'U' shape. At first glance, the 'terraces' appear straight, but the corners of the horizontal line of fins (kobishisashi) between each level are rounded.
The beautiful light wall at the back of the entrance lounge combines thinly sliced panels of onyx, a natural stone, with a honeycomb metal screen and is illuminated from behind.
The passageway between the ‘Front’ high-rise building and the rear ‘Terrace’ apartments plays host to shopfronts. Beyond, it opens to a verdant walkway where residents and the public alike can enjoy a gentle stroll.
The show apartment, the interior of which was designed around the beautifully curved facade.
