emmanuelle moureaux completes fourth branch for sugamo shinkin bank

emmanuelle moureaux completes fourth branch for sugamo shinkin bank
image © daisuke shima / nacasa & partners

french designer emmanuelle moureaux has completed her fourth branch for the japanese bank sugamo shinkin. located on the corner of a prominent intersection, the building’s façade is defined by its rhythmic composition of twelve protruding cubes, which each contain a small elevated garden. a range of colors have been applied to the cuboid volumes, while seasonal changes are reflected in the planted vegetation. internally, sunlight is filtered through the foliage on the south facing elevation, establishing a warm and inviting atmosphere inside the bank.

the design is the fourth branch for the japanese bank
image © daisuke shima / nacasa & partners

the building’s façade is defined by its rhythmic composition of twelve protruding cubes
image © daisuke shima / nacasa & partners

each volume contains a small elevated garden
image © daisuke shima / nacasa & partners

seasonal changes are reflected in the planted vegetation
image © daisuke shima / nacasa & partners

internally, sunlight is filtered through the foliage on the south facing elevation
image © daisuke shima / nacasa & partners

natural greenery becomes a permanent part of the design
image © daisuke shima / nacasa & partners

lights set within the elevation illuminate the building
image © daisuke shima / nacasa & partners

project info:

architect/designer: emmanuelle moureaux (emmanuelle moureaux architecture + design)
location: saitama, japan
use: bank office
structure: steel structure
site area: 560.86 sqm
floor area: 588.07 sqm (1f/264.976 sqm, 2f/296.808 sqm, rf/26.286 sqm)
open: june, 2014
photography:  daisuke shima / nacasa & partners