The clients are a couple in their 40's with elementary school children. There are train tracks north of the lot, so the clients requested soundproofing and a visual barrier. If we choose to enclose the space, the architecture tends to take on a heavier image. So we built our concept around origami, the long-loved art in Japan through which a single piece of paper can transform into anything and gently enfold a space. We planned a courtyard that gathers light at the center of the building and wrapped it in white origami to deal with the darkness caused by the enclosed space.

Country
Japan

Year
2019

Affiliation
sside architects

Designer
HIRONARI ITOI

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