dental clinic by oishi masayuki & associates features large skylights
the facility features large skylights that not only flood interior space with natural daylight, but also expose the building's structural framework.
dental clinic by oishi masayuki & associates features large skylights
photography by toshinori tanaka and daici ano
all images courtesy of oishi masayuki & associates
in hiroshima, japanese practice oishi masayuki & associates has designed a dental clinic set back from the passing road. located near onomichi railway station, the facility features large skylights cut into the primary façade that not only flood interior space with natural daylight, but also expose the building’s timber trusses. the uncovered structural form allows the project to become a part of the existing urban fabric, integrated within the region’s chaotic streetscape.
the large apertures ensure that internal volumes are filled with natural daylight
the structural framework is exposed throughout the scheme
white walls convey a sense of cleanliness and hygiene
the project’s upper level
the uncovered forms allow the project to become a part of the existing urban fabric
project info:
location: onomichi, hiroshima, japan
principal use: dental clinic
architectural design: oishi masayuki & associates
structure adviser: yasuhiro mochizuki
facility design: ES associates
general contractor: taihou corporation
structure: wooden
site area: 310.38 sqm
building area: 136.49 sqm
total floor area: 156.03 sqm
photography: toshinori tanaka, daici ano
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