sakaushi laboratory converts industrial plant in japan into kindergarten and offices
the design is organized around a tunnel-like passage, which opens out onto the passing street.
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sakaushi laboratory converts industrial plant in japan into kindergarten and offices
architect taku sakaushi of the sakaushi laboratory, at tokyo university of science, has completed the transformation of a former industrial plant into a mixed-use building. located in fujiyoshida, a city in japan’s yamanashi prefecture, the scheme contains a nursery at ground level, a community kitchen on the first floor, and an NPO office at the uppermost storey.
the design is organized around a tunnel-like passage
all images by rino kawasaki
taku sakaushi laboratory’s design is organized around a tunnel-like passage, which opens out onto the passing street. this void connects the entirety of the scheme, with a staircase leading to the upper levels. its walls and ceiling are clad with japanese cedar, a finish shared with the rooms above — providing a connection between the different programs. at ground level a sheltered porch wraps around the building, with access to a neighboring gallery space provided via a car park at the rear of the plot.
a sheltered porch wraps around the building at ground level
in addition to a large multipurpose space, the intermediate level houses a shared kitchen, a terrace, and a private office. above, at the uppermost storey, amenities are offered for an NPO, with a meeting area, a washroom, and even a tatami space included as part of the plan.
the renovated building contains a mixed-use program
the kindergarten at ground level
walls and ceilings are clad with japanese cedar
a staircase connects the entirety of the scheme
the use of timber is continued throughout the design
wooden partitions delineate the space
office space at the uppermost storey
a tatami room is even included as part of the scheme
views are provided across the surrounding neighborhood
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project info:
architects: taku sakaushi laboratory, tokyo univ. of science
location: fujiyoshida-shi,yamanashi, japan
architects in charge: taku sakaushi, yusuke sagawa, hirofumi nakagawa, soichiro omura
use: office, kindergarten
land size: 1,540 sqm
building area: 92 spm
total floor area: 219 spm
completed: february, 2016
structure engineer: kanebako structural engineers
construction: takiguchi kenchiku
photography: rino kawasaki
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