Balcony House by Ryo Matsui Architects

TOKYO – Recently brought to completion by Tokyo-based practice Ryo Matsui Architects, the Balcony House sits in a residential area of Tokyo, Japan, predominantly comprised of low-rise constructions and modest housing buildings.
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