kazuyuki takeda updates house of komajii in tokyo

‘self-built’ is the description given by japanese architect kazuyuki takeda for the ‘house of komajii’ in komagome, tokyo. operating as a privately-owned shelter, the vacant property offers homeless and drifting travelers a place to stay and a sense of community at little-to-no cost.

the structure, a former dormitory, was by ideal by chance for its second-life. spatial organization provided two independent spaces, divided by a floor, allowing takeda to bypass several major costs and focus efforts instead on crucial updates. regular guests were involved in the construction and decoration of the remodel, giving the ‘house of komajii’ a self-built feel that speaks to inhabitants rather than designer.