ラ・トゥール御殿山 La Tour Gotenyama

Client : Sumitomo Realty & Development/Nihon TochisanrinDesign : Nikken Sekkei2025

La Tour Gotenyama, built on the former site of the Hara Museum, inherits the serene beauty and quiet dignity of its surroundings. Our lighting plan was carefully considered with a concept of quiet shadow, embracing subtle contrasts to enhance the high-grade residential environment. Upon arrival, soft indirect lighting at one’s feet level and gentle illumination of the existing trees warmly welcome residents and guests. The light’s delicate diffusion creates a rhythmic sequence along the long approach, leading naturally to the entrance hall. There, we balanced indoor and outdoor brightness in response to time of day, allowing the large glass surfaces to reflect and reveal the landscape beyond—even after sunset. Inside, indirect lighting from the white ceiling replaces harsh direct light, preserving a calm, graceful atmosphere. Our goal was not mere brightness, but a lighting environment that adds quiet refinement and depth—light that softly outlines the values embedded in daily life and the character of the residence itself.