takeshi hosaka architects: ‘hoto fudo’ completed in japan

takeshi hosaka architects: ‘hoto fudo’ completed in japan

the curved organic shape of the restaurant 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.

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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.

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all images by koji fujii / nacasa & partners inc.

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set against the natural mountainous landscape

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

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

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passage from exterior to interior

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restaurant interior

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restaurant interior

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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