White U House
Former building in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan
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The White U House was a building in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan designed by Toyo Ito in 1976. The building was demolished in 1997.[1]
LocationNakano, Tokyo, Japan, 3-14-26 Honcho, Nakano ward, Tokyo
Construction started1976
Demolished1997
| White U House | |
|---|---|
中野本町の家 | |
  Location within Tokyo | |
| General information | |
| Location | Nakano, Tokyo, Japan, 3-14-26 Honcho, Nakano ward, Tokyo |
| Coordinates | 35.69512°N 139.67558°E |
| Construction started | 1976 |
| Demolished | 1997 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | 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]
