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Ao Studio by Keiji Ashizawa Design

By Eric Meunier

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Ao Studio by Tokyo-based studio Keiji Ashizawa Design is a renovated apartment for a young working couple.

Completed in 2013, it is located in in Saitama prefecture, Japan.

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Ao Studio by Keiji Ashizawa Design:

“The layout of the apartment reflects the lifestyle of the clients, a pattern-maker and restaurateur, whom both required specialist spaces to allow them to work from home. They also wanted a relaxed, spacious living area where they could enjoy entertaining friends.

In response to their needs, Keiji Ashizawa Design removed all existing internal partitions, revealing a light filled space with several large windows – one connecting to an external balcony almost the size of the apartment itself. An open plan living space with adjoining studio are at the centre of the new arrangement, with bedroom and bathroom, hidden from sight, within a brightly coloured blue pod – in this sense, the apartment functions more as an open studio, with importance given to the notion of activity and gathering.

Built-in furniture was incorporated into the design where possible to emphasis openness – in the dining room, a bench seat also serves as a step to the outdoor living space.

Ao is the Japanese word for the colour ‘Blue’.”

Photos by: Takumi Ota

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About Eric Meunier

Currently the Owner and Chief Executive of HODYO Design, Eric Meunier's expertise in the design industry spreads over 20 years. He was the driving force behind HomeDSGN's early success, founding this website in 2011. Today, he loves to channel his passion for design into remodeling houses and transforming interior spaces with his keen eye for detail and architectural finesse. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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