Tato Architects: Yo Shimada Houses

Yo Shimada (b. 1972) is an architect based in Kobe, Kansai region of Japan. He founded Tato Architects in 1997 - the name Tato being derived from the decomposition of the kanji character 'outside,' which can be read in multiple ways: 'outside' or 'outsider', referencing to his status as an architect without formal architecture training and who creates work that stands outside of the norm. His body of work comprises a great number of residential projects, which are thoroughly explored in this monograph.