How an Architect Fit 7 Floors into His 645-Square-Foot Tokyo Home

Today, AD joins architect Masato Igarashi of IGArchitects to see how he makes the most of his small Tokyo home. Tokyo has the highest population concentration in all of Japan, so large plots of land have been divided into two or three across the city, making tiny living the reality for many residents. While his home is technically only two floors, Igarashi fits an impressive seven staggered levels into the home with no walls, creating an open space where the seventh floor feels like the same room as the first.

Architect: Masato Igarashi
Director: Skylar Economy
Director of Photography: Yohei Kashiwada
Editor: Estan Esparza
Field Director: Ryotaro Matsuda
Producer: Skylar Economy
Field Producer: Jin Kameno
Coordinating Producer: Brandon Fuhr
Line Producer: Joe Buscemi
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Audio Engineer: Yusuke Mikado
Production Assistant: Kazuhiro Funazaki
Director of Creative Development: Morgan Crossley
Director of Content: Keleigh Nealon
Senior Producer: Alyssa Marino
Associate Director, Post Production: Nicholas Asciano
Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: CHristina Mankellow
Additional Editor: JC Scruggs
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
VFX: Sam Fuller
Colorist: Oliver Eid
Special Thanks: Tomoko Igarashi