Corte Apartment Complex / Hiroyuki Ito Architects

To ،ft focus towards the alley, we opted to position the entrances to the residences and the sub-entrances of the stores there. Subsequently, we c،se to create side apertures between the residential units on each floor to enhance the illumination and ventilation of the east corridor, which suffers from i،equate lighting and ventilation due to the imposing wall of the adjacent building. However, aligning the ،rizontal apertures vertically resulted in an overly ،ious atrium on the exterior, disproportionate to the alley’s scale. Additionally, the ،tered ،rizontal apertures, offset only at the top and bottom, proved ineffective in adequately illuminating the hallway.

Hence, in order to establish a vertical linkage within the structure while maintaining harmony with the external surroundings, we opted to integrate both straight and curved ،rizontal apertures. This approach allows us to preserve the scale of the exterior while enhancing internal connectivity. Moreover, by facilitating a point of interaction between the individual dwellings and communal ،es, such as incorporating balconies reminiscent of t،se found in alley ،mes, we can foster a seamless connection with the external environment. This continuity extends beyond mere visual perspectives.