starpilots: information cube

'information cube' by starpilots in
all images courtesy starpilots
image © yumiko kinoshita


japanese architects starpilots (takenori miura, kaori hirayama) has sent us images of 'information cube',
a public shelter on the campus of university of yokohama, japan. basic in design, the project is a simple
addition in between facilities that serves as a multi-purpose gazebo for both the students and faculties
of the school.



elevation
image © yumiko kinoshita


situated on a wide pathway between buildings, the site lacked a neutral area that facilitated
meet ups and rest. the rectangular pavilion stands as a visually-distinct structure that provides
open seating and shade. the design loosely defines its area, lacking wall partitions along its
length save for a horizontally-running floating screen. the metal sheet utilized for the roof
is light and porous, enable light to filter through to the bench and table. information about
the campus is provided on the short elevations of the structure, which uses translucent panels
to close off the space. at night, built-in artificial light provides a glowing lantern effect to serve
as a source of illumination in the middle of the pathway.



general perspective at night
image © yumiko kinoshita



in context
image © yumiko kinoshita



seating and table
image © yumiko kinoshita



porous metal roof
image © yumiko kinoshita