'kumamoto artpolis kahoku project' by ryo yamada, kumamoto, japan
all images courtesy ryo yamada


japanese artist and architect ryo yamada has produced the 'kumamoto artpolis kahoku project', a land art installation
which has been overtaken by nature since its creation in kumamoto, japan. a network of wooden bridges,
the differentiation between the constructs and encompassing forest has faded, merging the experience into an
artistic landscape. the weathered design has become immersed into the site, unable to exist without nature.

the terrain has acquired an identity which was not envisioned upon the project's conception ten years ago and continues
to evolve over time. the transformation is an additional dimension to be considered by artists placing man made structures
in natural environments.



shadow during the day



bridge illuminated from the wooden pathway



bridges glow softly within the landscape



approach to bridge



stairway inside corridor



bridge in the distance at night



illuminated at night



site plan


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