‘the times transplantation building’ by nano architectsimage © hidaka yasunori

 

 

an abandoned japanese building from 1967 has been revived by japanese nano architects using a ‘transplantation’ method. the original structure has undergone a metaphorical surgical operation – preserving the nostalgic elements of the architecture. the internal spatial fabric has been characterized by classifying three different sections within the plan, highlighting rudimentary industrial features such as exposed pipes and oil supply systems. the renovation restores the legacy of the traditional japanese-styled quarters – providing a space that contrasts the early interior architecture of the late 1960s.

the times transplantation building by nano architects - 2living roomimage © hidaka yasunori 

the times transplantation building by nano architects - 3ceilingimage © hidaka yasunori 

the times transplantation building by nano architects - 4curtain of the boundary of the eraimage © hidaka yasunori 

the times transplantation building by nano architects - 5ceilingimage © hidaka yasunori

the times transplantation building by nano architects - 6ceilingimage © hidaka yasunori 

the times transplantation building by nano architects - 7japanese-styled space from 45 years agoimage © hidaka yasunori 

the times transplantation building by nano architects - 8boundary of the spaceimage © hidaka yasunori

the times transplantation building by nano architects - 9japanese-style room with ‘shoji’image © hidaka yasunori

the times transplantation building by nano architects - 10japanese-styled room with ‘tatami’image © hidaka yasunori 

the times transplantation building by nano architects - 11concept diagram 

the times transplantation building by nano architects - 12floor plan transformed

 

 

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