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Vertical Narrow House with Sky Garden

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A Simple House in Tokyo, Japan

Architectural axonometric drawing of a multi-level narrow house in Tokyo showing living spaces, voids, garden terraces, and natural light paths.
Architectural axonometric drawing of a multi-level narrow house in Tokyo showing living spaces, voids, garden terraces, and natural light paths.

Vertical Narrow House with Sky Garden

architectural section · concrete and wood · narrow house

An axonometric cutaway revealing the clever vertical stacking and natural ventilation of a compact urban residence.

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narrow-housevertical-gardenaxonometric-sectionnatural-ventilationurban-residence

Vertical Narrow House with Sky Garden

architectural section · concrete and wood · narrow house

An axonometric cutaway revealing the clever vertical stacking and natural ventilation of a compact urban residence.

Tags

narrow-housevertical-gardenaxonometric-sectionnatural-ventilationurban-residence

About this design

This axonometric drawing showcases a sophisticated narrow urban residence characterized by a light neutral palette of warm wood tones, crisp white walls, and exposed concrete structural elements. The dominant materials include timber flooring, concrete slabs, and abundant greenery integrated throughout multiple levels. Natural lighting is emphasized through strategic voids that channel sunlight from the rooftop garden down through the core of the house, creating dramatic vertical light wells. The spatial layout masterfully utilizes vertical circulation with an open spiral staircase connecting the entrance garden, study room, living and dining area, kitchen, bedroom, and upper-level bath and dressing room. Small outdoor terraces and internal gardens on multiple floors enhance the sense of openness despite the constrained site. The overall mood is calm, contemplative, and intimately connected to nature. This design particularly suits young professionals or small families seeking a serene, efficient, and nature-infused home in dense city environments.

Style
architectural section
Materials
concrete and wood
Subject
narrow house

Palette

How to get this look

  • Incorporate multiple double-height voids and light wells to bring natural daylight deep into a narrow floor plate
  • Integrate small gardens and greenery on every level, including rooftop and mid-level terraces, to create vertical landscaping
  • Use a restrained material palette of exposed concrete, light wood, and white surfaces to maximize perceived space
  • Design an open spiral staircase as both functional circulation and a sculptural focal point

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