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bakoko: echigo-tsumari art house
'echigo-tsumari art house' by bakoko in niigata, japan
all images courtesy of bakoko
tokyo-based design practice 'bakoko' has released the renderings of their 'echigo-tsumari art house' in rural niigata, japan.
the structure acts as a residency, studio space and gallery for the international artists exhibiting in the echigo-tsumari art triennial.
the structure acts as a residency, studio space and gallery for the international artists exhibiting in the echigo-tsumari art triennial.
the form is derived from traditional japanese gatehouses, allowing both the residents and visitors to pass through the building.
the act of walking through the house translates metaphorically, as it is also the boarder between various cultural customs which
can be discovered through the exhibitions held within. the interior central opening is the core of the gallery space,
with upper and lower display areas surrounding it. in the summer, the back facade becomes an amphitheater for outdoor performance.
the act of walking through the house translates metaphorically, as it is also the boarder between various cultural customs which
can be discovered through the exhibitions held within. the interior central opening is the core of the gallery space,
with upper and lower display areas surrounding it. in the summer, the back facade becomes an amphitheater for outdoor performance.
the opening through the structure is reminiscent of traditional japanese gatehouses
rural niigata is known for its heavy winter snowfall. to reduce the weight of the snow on the structure,
the roof is an asymmetrical facetted triangle. the outward projection of the sloped peak creates shade on the southern elevation.
sliding glass curtains allow the opening to be closed off, creating a green-house effect in the colder seasons and naturally heating the interior.
the black cladding is local sugi (cedar) which is preserved through a charring process, integrating the architectural tradition
of the area into the art house.
the roof is an asymmetrical facetted triangle. the outward projection of the sloped peak creates shade on the southern elevation.
sliding glass curtains allow the opening to be closed off, creating a green-house effect in the colder seasons and naturally heating the interior.
the black cladding is local sugi (cedar) which is preserved through a charring process, integrating the architectural tradition
of the area into the art house.
located amidst a natural landscape
view from above
pointed roof shades the south side from the sun
contains an opening and closing glass wall
central opening expands curatorial possibilities
rendering of exhibition
the triangular roof reduces snow build-up during the winter months
proportions are weird...almost clumsy.
JD 11.30.11
Hmm..check this out. Too similar for comfort...both are renderings.
http://www.archisnack.com/2011/11/allandale-house-william-o%E2%80%99brien-jr/
http://www.archisnack.com/2011/11/allandale-house-william-o%E2%80%99brien-jr/
Shhh 12.01.11
quite like the project, it's different let's say.
the "clumsy" proportions make for a really spacious inner
experience. plus if u read the text it gives a lot of clues on how this little building will be used, then several things become a lot clearer on the choices of the architects.
well done!
and to Shhh:
seriously?! what is too similar about it.... both are renderings, yes, i'll give u that.
(love the work of Peter Guthrie btw)
but u can't say they are scarely the same. i don't know wether you are a trained designer/architect
or in the creative field somehow, but isn't one of the main goals of our professions to see the subtle differences in everything around us.?
i can see a lot of differences actually...
- function
- 1 floor vs 2 floors
- cladding materials
- total feeling of space
- openness to it's surroundings (which also differ a lot)
- proportions (also mention before)
i could go on, but i think the point is made..
as an architect i get quite annoyed about these discussions all the time, yes some things have maybe similar vantage points, that doesn't make them the same!
all cars have tires.. still a dunlop is no bridgestone tire, it's only in details u can see it. "God is in the details" a wise man once said. so be a bit smarter and don't dismiss things because on first look they look like something else.
Gr. Jeb
the "clumsy" proportions make for a really spacious inner
experience. plus if u read the text it gives a lot of clues on how this little building will be used, then several things become a lot clearer on the choices of the architects.
well done!
and to Shhh:
seriously?! what is too similar about it.... both are renderings, yes, i'll give u that.
(love the work of Peter Guthrie btw)
but u can't say they are scarely the same. i don't know wether you are a trained designer/architect
or in the creative field somehow, but isn't one of the main goals of our professions to see the subtle differences in everything around us.?
i can see a lot of differences actually...
- function
- 1 floor vs 2 floors
- cladding materials
- total feeling of space
- openness to it's surroundings (which also differ a lot)
- proportions (also mention before)
i could go on, but i think the point is made..
as an architect i get quite annoyed about these discussions all the time, yes some things have maybe similar vantage points, that doesn't make them the same!
all cars have tires.. still a dunlop is no bridgestone tire, it's only in details u can see it. "God is in the details" a wise man once said. so be a bit smarter and don't dismiss things because on first look they look like something else.
Gr. Jeb
Jeb 12.01.11
hello architects, thank you for defending your own work under a pseudonym.
architectura 12.02.11
hello architectura,
thank you for thinking this. I am indeed an architect, although i am not one of the architects of this building, since i don't live in tokyo...
sometimes it's just time to speak up against the 1000th comment about some building looking like another building, before actually thinking it through.
i was just trying to make a point, not really defend the architects.
gr, Jeb
thank you for thinking this. I am indeed an architect, although i am not one of the architects of this building, since i don't live in tokyo...
sometimes it's just time to speak up against the 1000th comment about some building looking like another building, before actually thinking it through.
i was just trying to make a point, not really defend the architects.
gr, Jeb
Jeb 12.03.11
shhh am sure ur no architect , the space differs from that you linked us to, and even more architectural expressions differ by every mean ,i think ur a good 3d artist though !
RAy 12.06.11
both totally different. I like this one better. invites the outside more and provides the resident two different elevated experience
mikatoa 12.06.11
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