In Stillness - A Small Vertical Sanctuary in Tokyo

In Stillness
Written By Anthony Richardson

In Stillness

A Small Vertical Sanctuary in Tokyo

House in the City by Daisuke Ibano

 
 
 
 

In Stillness pauses architecture to notice light, shadow, material, sound, and the gentle rhythms of daily life, inviting you to slow down and feel a space rather than simply see it.

 

Situated on a 45m² site in suburban Tokyo, this small vertical home by Daisuke Ibano reimagines city living, where space unfolds upward and movement follows light across levels. A spiral plan, layered sightlines, and compact terraces create generous moments in a small footprint, allowing family, sunlight, and the neighbourhood to meet softly in a calm, light-filled sanctuary.

Produced by Simple Dwelling, filmed and edited by Anthony Richardson, words by Anthony Richardson.

 

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