takeshi hosaka architects: 'hoto fudo' completed in japan

construction of hoto futo restaurant by takeshi hosaka architects is now complete. the curved organic shape of the one storey building is formed by a steel road frame, which is reinforced with concrete, creating a freestanding cave-like structure in the fujikawaguchiko town of yamanashi prefecture, japan.

all images by koji fujii / nacasa & partners inc.

set against the natural mountainous landscape

semi-circular openings along the side of the building provide access to the interior

the semi-circular openings also frame various parts of the surrounding area

passage from exterior to interior

restaurant interior

restaurant interior

project info:

design and supervision: takeshi hosaka architects
intervention by takeshi hosaka – hosaka kei, horie yasushi
structure: ARUP japan
hitoshi gotou – yonamine
hayano construction group co.
site area 2493.82m2
building area 726.30m2
floor area 726.30m2