The White U House was a building in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan designed by Toyo Ito in 1976. The building was demolished in 1997.[1]

White U House
中野本町の家
White U House is located in Tokyo
White U House
Location within Tokyo
General information
LocationNakano, Tokyo, Japan
Address3-14-26 Honcho, Nakano ward, Tokyo
Coordinates35°41′42″N 139°40′32″E / 35.69512°N 139.67558°E / 35.69512; 139.67558
Construction started1976
Demolished1997
Design and construction
Architect(s)Toyo Ito

Ito designed the building as a house for his older sister following the loss of her husband.[1]

The house is one of Ito's most seminal projects.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "White U House / Toyo Ito ⋆ ArchEyes". ArchEyes. 2016-02-13. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
  2. ^ Monchaux, Thomas de (2013-03-29). "Toyo Ito's Pritzker Win". ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 2019-03-13.