ryue nishizawa places fukita pavilion amongst the trees

ryue nishizawa has created a destination for contemplation and relaxation in kagawa, japan. set amongst the trees in a residential region of the city, ‘fukita pavilion’ offers a place for local residents to pause from their day and feel an instant and intimate connection with the natural environment.

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two gently sweeping curved planes form a sheltered internal volume, which provides a raised seating area through a crescent shaped bench. a single tree rises through the design, puncturing the floor and roof surfaces, further establishing the project’s close relationship with nature. the planes are delicately joined at each of the structure’s four corners, evoking a sense of weightlessness integral to the pavilion’s composition.

two gently sweeping planes form an sheltered internal volume

a crescent shaped bench provides a seating area inside

visitors are encouraged to take off their shoes and relax within the newly formed space

a single tree rises through the structure, puncturing the floor and roof planes

the tree further establishes the project’s intimate connection with the natural environment

the planes are delicately joined at each of the structure’s four corners

the pavilion is set among the trees in a residential area of the city

the roof height varies across the pavilion

the tree rising out of the structure

the roof plane of the design

the project shown within the region's trees

crescent shaped seating area

the sheltered interior, designed for relaxation and contemplation

the pavilion creates areas of light and dark

the junction of the two planes

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