Introducing JPN 248

Rigby and Rigby’s newest commission in the heart of Tokyo plays on the relationship between architecture, engineering, and automotive culture. Conceived as both a high-performance garage and a refined commercial studio apartment, the project is a precise response to its dense urban setting, walking distance from Yoyogi Park with views towards the vibrant Shinjuku.

At its core lies a highly engineered parking system accommodating 36 exclusive vehicles, with 12 spaces stacked above ground and 24 concealed below within a subterranean structure. This layered arrangement maximises capacity while maintaining a discreet urban footprint. 

A striking façade system incorporates a sliding guillotine , counterweighted for smooth, precision engineered façade system. Celebrating a kinetic display.

The exterior is formed with in-situ concrete, celebrating the discipline and precision of Japanese construction. Large frameless glazing panels are carefully positioned to showcase the vehicles while framing curated views toward the city beyond. Crisp aluminium architectural lines articulate each floor level and define the roof parapet, giving the building a sharp, industrial clarity.

Above, a two-bedroom studio apartment provides a calm, elevated retreat. The interior adopts a warm and restrained palette, with natural timber and Japanese woven fabrics softening the space. This contrasts deliberately with the cooler, more rigorous exterior expression. The apartment extends onto a private roof terrace, offering expansive views toward Shinjuku’s iconic skyline.

This project is a synthesis of craft, engineering, and lifestyle—where precision detailing and spatial drama converge to create a unique urban typology tailored to both living and celebrating this exclusive car collection.