Origami Ark or Sun Show Leather Pavilion is a showroom for Sansho Company in Himeji city, Japan. The design of Origami Ark uses similar units found in the factory and combines them irregularly in a shape of a jungle gym. exploring the leather products provides the visitor an experience similar to that encountered in a 3D maze. The showroom is situated in front of the High speed Shinkansen tracks. its sharp angled horizontal volume is inspired by Japanese traditional Paper folding art. The high-speed of trains enhances this appearance and generates an effect of movement in the building.

Country
JAPAN

Year
2016

Affiliation
Matsuya Art Works

Designer
Tetsuya Matusmoto