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The Mochizuki Residence is an apartment on the 27th floor of a high-rise building, in the prime location in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The owner, Mochizuki had a clear intention of acquiring the "residence to display Henri Matisse painting". Mochizuki is a collector of Matisse paintings. As is widely known, Matisse is one of the most influential French painters of the 20th century. At Mochizuki's request, an interior designer, Ryuichiro Gokyu decided to take down all the existing walls and ceilings even though the apartment was brand-new, and proposed the concept of "classical modern." To accommodate a sedentary lifestyle and accentuate classical elements, a consecutive vertical proportion design was created. A wall was installed on the window side of the living and dining rooms to accentuate the vertical line and at the same time hide the existing structure pillar and window sash. This wall also had plenty of space to display Matisse paintings. The light coming through the gray and white curtains hanging from the window somehow creates a dramatic atmosphere. Italian furniture, PROMEMORIA(appearing on no.25), colors the residence. This furniture, manufactured by experienced craftsmen using high-quality material, surely has a dominant existence in the space. Spending a night in Mochizuki's apartment, where all the interior designs, furniture and art pieces are perfectly displayed, is like experiencing a luxurious stay at a high-end hotel.


Architect : G2 DESIGN STUDIO　

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