osamu tsukihashi: kiyotz

'kiyotz' by osamu tsukihashi + ARCHITECTS TEEHOUSE in tokamachi, niigata, japan
all images courtesy osamu tsukihashi + ARCHITECTS TEEHOUSE
image © sadao hotta


kobe-based practice osamu tsukihashi + ARCHITECTS TEEHOUSE has sent us images of 'kiyotz',
a small public facility located near the drainage area of kiyotsu river in tokamachi, japan.
conceived as a spatial tool for regeneration in the village, the design stands as a visual landmark
at the entrance of the community.



within context
image © sadao hotta


situated adjacent to the main arterial road into the village, the structure is comprised of four triangular
volumes that are arranged in an offset manner. the individual peaks of each form creates a broken
roof line that adds visual depth to the building, despite its exceptionally small size. the reinforced
concrete shells overlap with each other to generate moments of open surfaces, which have been finished
in translucent cladding to secure natural lighting throughout the structure.



interior view
image © sadao hotta


while providing a continuous layout, the offset arrangement of the four forms define clear programs
within the interior. two meeting rooms are placed side by side, allowing the users to expand the space
when needed, while a small gallery and media room is accommodated by the northeastern volumes.
since the conception of the project, the architects have been involved withe people of imokawa village
to publish 'kiyotsu (kiyotsugawa tsushin', a free paper for the locals.



image © sadao hotta



in use by the locals
image © sadao hotta



site plan



floor plan
(1) meeting room 01
(2) meeting room 02
(3) gallery
(4) media



cross section