{"id":54154,"date":"2019-09-16T08:45:08","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T12:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=54154"},"modified":"2020-07-02T11:33:54","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T15:33:54","slug":"soco-worlds-thinnest-office-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/inspiration\/stories\/soco-worlds-thinnest-office-building\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the World&#8217;s Thinnest Office Building"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Architects: Showcase your next project through <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Architizer<\/a> and sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/architizer\/newslettersubscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">inspirational newsletter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.so-co.org\/top.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SO&amp;CO<\/a> is pushing the boundaries, quite literally, with the creation of a 2.7-meter-wide office block in Tokyo. It\u2019s been slotted into a narrow alley between two buildings and contains five minute, concrete workspaces. Named the Multi-Tenant Building, it\u2019s situated on an L-shaped plot in Ginza, one of Tokyo\u2019s most prominent shopping districts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a smooth, concrete fa\u00e7ade that is unassuming due to its size and simplicity, yet bold in its divergence from the more conventional and drab buildings that surround the office. It can\u2019t be missed, an ironic consequence that is characteristic of the <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inspiration\/collections\/japan-tokyos-skinny-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">prevalent compact dwellings <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scattered across the Japanese metropolis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, the Multi-Tenant Building manifests SO&amp;CO\u2019s desire to create an \u201ciconic building\u201d that is representative of Ginza\u2019s fashionable and attractive aesthetic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-54168 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/leibal_building-in-ginza_so-co_16-683x1024.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"skinny office building thin so&amp;co\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/leibal_building-in-ginza_so-co_16.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/leibal_building-in-ginza_so-co_16.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/leibal_building-in-ginza_so-co_16.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/leibal_building-in-ginza_so-co_16.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to maximize usable space within the confines of the site, SO&amp;CO divided the building into two connected volumes, one that faces the street coupled with an enveloping, L-shaped structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The office\u2019s entrance is demarcated by a narrow walkway that leads into a vestibule that evokes the character of the alley that\u2019s been replaced. The concrete interior and wide windows on both sides highlight this illusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-54161 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiny-towe-soco-office-architecture-tokyo-japan_dezeen_2364_col_10-1024x682.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"skinny office building thin so&amp;co\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiny-towe-soco-office-architecture-tokyo-japan_dezeen_2364_col_10.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiny-towe-soco-office-architecture-tokyo-japan_dezeen_2364_col_10.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiny-towe-soco-office-architecture-tokyo-japan_dezeen_2364_col_10.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiny-towe-soco-office-architecture-tokyo-japan_dezeen_2364_col_10.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-54158 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiny-towe-soco-office-architecture-tokyo-japan_dezeen_2364_col_1-683x1024.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"skinny office building thin so&amp;co\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiny-towe-soco-office-architecture-tokyo-japan_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiny-towe-soco-office-architecture-tokyo-japan_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiny-towe-soco-office-architecture-tokyo-japan_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiny-towe-soco-office-architecture-tokyo-japan_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bright circulation space lies at the heart of the structure connecting the two volumes through a four-story staircase. Lined with complimenting glass walls, this space also serves as a light well due to an overhead skylight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, each of the office spaces are able to receive ample amounts of natural light. The exposed concrete interiors of the offices contrast the light and airy stairwell, which serves to designate private and shared space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_54171\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54171\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-54171 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10.Zenith_light-1024x682.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"skinny office building thin so&amp;co\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/10.Zenith_light.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/10.Zenith_light.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/10.Zenith_light.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/10.Zenith_light.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-54171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The central lightwell<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-54169 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/leibal_building-in-ginza_so-co_9-683x1024.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"skinny office building thin so&amp;co\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/leibal_building-in-ginza_so-co_9.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/leibal_building-in-ginza_so-co_9.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/leibal_building-in-ginza_so-co_9.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/leibal_building-in-ginza_so-co_9.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-54170 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1568006081601928-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"skinny office building thin so&amp;co\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1568006081601928.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1568006081601928.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1568006081601928.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1568006081601928.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making the most out of an incredibly tight situation, SO&amp;CO\u2019s Multi-Tenant Building has efficiently carved out usable space. How enjoyable it actually is to be within the 2.7-meter-wide confines of this structure is another question.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-54172 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1568006080557136-683x1024.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"skinny office building thin so&amp;co\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1568006080557136.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1568006080557136.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1568006080557136.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1568006080557136.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skinny buildings like this may only increase in number as cities around the world increase in density. In other words, let\u2019s enjoy our leg room while we can.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Architects: Showcase your next project through <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Architizer<\/a> and sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/architizer\/newslettersubscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">inspirational newsletter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All images via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.phota.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Takumi Ota<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Narrow is an understatement for SO&#038;CO&#8217;s Multi-Tenant 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