By Dan
Travel isn’t just about food, fun, and sightseeing. Sometimes, paying attention to local architecture and observing how people live can lead to even more discoveries.
This time, we’re featuring Tokyo through the lens of French photographer Jérémie Souteyrat, taking you to explore some unusual buildings and see a different side of the city.
This building was designed by Atelier Tekuto and resembles a prism-shaped mirror.
This polygonal structure, located in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, serves as residential housing.
(Reference coordinates: Lat: 35.68637084960938, Long: 139.67570495605469)
This building in Mitaka, Tokyo, may look like a water tower—but it’s actually a residence.
Among all the works featured, the editor’s favorite is House H, designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto.
Photo by 准建筑人手札网站
Also designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, this building called House NA is located in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. Situated near a high-rise residential area, it consists of 21 floor slabs that create a dynamic interplay of levels within the interior.
Photo by 准建筑人手札网站
The interior of House NA resembles stacked boxes, with varying heights creating a richly layered visual space. After some searching, we finally found the exact location of House NA: Lat: 35.703954, Long: 139.647437, for reference.
Next time you’re in Tokyo, why not go exploring—you might just find an architectural gem you love. But a word of caution: most of these buildings are private residences, so be respectful when taking photos and avoid disturbing residents.
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More travel info about Tokyo: http://www.dcfever.com/travel/world.php?id=2115
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Sources: A Day Magazine, French photographer Jérémie Souteyrat, 准建筑人手札网站