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It just keeps getting narrower and narrower.<\/p>\n

Who:<\/sup> APOLLO Architects & Associates (Satoshi Kurosaki<\/a>)   What:<\/sup> Two-family residence   Where:<\/sup> Kandatacho, Tokyo   When:<\/sup> 2007 (completion)   How:<\/sup> Four stories with a basement, reinforced concrete construction   Site Area:<\/sup> 399 square feet (37.11m\u00b2)   Construction Area:<\/sup> 278 square feet (25.84m\u00b2)   Total Floor Area:<\/sup> 1250 square feet (116.10m\u00b2)   Photographer:<\/sup> Masao Nishikawa<\/p>\n

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\nPhotos \u00a9 Masao Nishikawa<\/span>
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