Paradigms Library: HOUSE IN MINOHSHINMACHI
byThe innovative roof design makes the most of the breathtaking scenery, and the deep eaves of the light roof extend the indoor area.
The innovative roof design makes the most of the breathtaking scenery, and the deep eaves of the light roof extend the indoor area.
While most of the mall was demolished above ground, the basement car park has been turned into a shallow lagoon which visitors can enjoy all year round.
The whole building is designed to be a simple, portable building that can be dismantled and rebuilt elsewhere allows the same building materials to be reused.
The first floor has been turned into a studio, exhibiting the construction process and displaying reliefs preserved from the old buildings.
The skillful use of wood, concrete and plaster makes the interior modern, bright and clean, while the terrace extension provides an inviting recreational space.
The existence of this new building also “lights up” the entire community with a new attitude, adding a new kind of vitality to this relatively old community.