exterior

kotaro horiuchi architecture has designed a funeral hall set along a busy street in nagoya, japan.
the structure is made from reinforced concrete and consists of two blocks or 'headstones'
positioned on top of one another, with a cantilevered second floor. the facade is composed
of heavy stones and aluminum which has many holes in which light can filter through the building.
these perforations in the exterior skin cast shadows during daylight within the interior,
changing as time goes by.




interior


elevation plans


elevation plans



elevation plans


elevation plans


all elevations of the hall


ground floor plan


second floor plan

project info:
architect : kotaro horiuchi / kotaro horiuchi architecture
program : funeral hall
location : nagoya, japan
plot area : 1200 m2
built area : 600 m2
floors : 2 floors
design period : 08.2008 -
structure : reinforced concrete
materials :
exterior : aluminium
interior : floor / resin epoxy
wall / pierre composite
ceiling / pierre composite