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PLATES

Located at the heart of the pulsating metropolis of Tokyo, in a quiet residential area, the PLATES building fuses the essence of Zen with a modern sensibility. The clear lines of contemporary architecture meet the warm radiance of native cypress wood, while two tenderly designed gardens provide balance between the urban and natural realms. Kazutoshi Imanaga from the architectural firm Imanaga Environmental Planning Office drew up the design for the residential building whose contemporary design language is a perfect backdrop for Duravit’s sanitary ceramic.

Design down to the last detail

The bathroom, designed by Coichi Wada of STUDIO KAZ co.,ltd. reflects the essence of the building: minimalistic aesthetics meet sophisticated functionality. A natural stone console elegantly showcases the above-counter basin from the DuraSquare range. The precise yet tender design of the washbasin highlights the timeless aesthetic and blends seamlessly into the minimalistic overall concept. STUDIO KAZ co.,ltd. also opted for Duravit in the laundry room: rounding off the intelligent room design, the built-in washbasin from the Starck 3 range combines timeless elegance with functionality.

Local materials, timeless aesthetic

A pared-down color palette is deployed in the four-story building, elegantly combining the warm radiance of the Japanese cypresses with the harmonious contrast created with natural black stone and white plaster. The use of native cypress wood not only references traditional Japanese craftsmanship, but also highlights the use of local and sustainable materials.

Fluid transition

Two Zen gardens – one located in the center of the building and the other on the south side – create a harmonious link between living space and nature. The open architecture and the large glass areas create the impression that the two gardens are connected in visual and mood terms and that the building is surrounded by a single, large garden.

Infobox:
- Architect: Kazutoshi Imanaga - Imanaga Environmental Planning Office & Team Imanaga
- Interior and Kitchen, Furniture design: Coichi Wada - STUDIO KAZ co.,ltd.
- Duravit Products: DuraSquare above-counter basin (600 x 470mm), Starck 3 built-in washbasin (530 x 365mm)

Connected to nature: Thanks to the large window fronts, the two Zen gardens create a sense of nature and openness in the heart of the Japanese capital. (Image source: Kai Nakamura)

Warm accents: At the owner’s request, the furniture and the scallop parquet are made from Japanese cypress wood, which radiates a cozy atmosphere. (Image source: Kai Nakamura)

Precise yet tender: Kazutoshi Imanaga opted for neutral shades in the bathroom that preserve the calm overall building concept. With its sleek yet gentle shape, the DuraSquare above-counter basin maintains the contemporary ambience. (Image source: Kai Nakamura)

Form and function: The built-in washbasin from the Starck 3 range sets an elegant and functional accent in the laundry room, which is appointed in Japanese cypress wood. (Image source: Kai Nakamura)

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