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In harmony with nature: a residential complex integrated into a green slope

Greendo is a residential complex integrated into a green landscape.
Greendo – a residential complex integrated into a green landscape.


In a Japanese city Takamatsu real green appeared «island» in the middle of asphalt streets. One of the architects implemented the construction of a residential complex of five houses, integrated into a natural slope. The owners of these dwellings will not see a boring gray landscape, but lush green vegetation..

Designed by Japanese architect Keita Nagata.
Project by Japanese architect Keita Nagata.


Japanese architect Keita Nagata (Keita nagata) finished work on the construction of a residential complex called Greendo. It consists of five residential residences hidden in a natural slope.

Five houses built on a natural slope.
Five houses built on a natural slope.


Thanks to this natural relief, the roof of one house becomes a terrace for another. In addition, rooms built into the natural landscape have excellent heat and sound insulation, as well as a stable comfortable temperature..

Residential complex Greendo. Interior.
Residential complex Greendo. Interior.


The view from the wide windows to the green vegetation compensates for the very laconic interior of the houses. Cold concrete walls «balances» natural wood floor. The construction of houses is carried out in accordance with all environmental requirements.

Residential complex Greendo. View from the side of the terrace.
Residential complex Greendo. View from the terrace.

Greendo is a residential complex integrated into a green landscape.
Greendo – a residential complex integrated into a green landscape.


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