Aomori City Housing

Urban district | Residential area
Newly planned, multifuntional residential are in the immediate vicinity of the naturally formed city center. Horizontal and vertical structures with different living typologies on top of a 3-dimensional access level. The public and semi-public squares underneath zone the city level and create urban diversity.

Location: Aomori | Japan
Client: public
Size: approx. 200 apartments, plot area 13.300 m2
International Competition 2001

Jury notes: “… the project impresses with its strong concept. The interesting urban structure references its surroundings, blends in with its urban structure and also functions as a micro center with public and private open spaces …”