Hole in House / Fuminori NOUSAKU + Mio TSUNEYAMA
Along The Road
The assignment is to design a “palazzo” for Tokyo in Sasazuka. The site is characterized by a large elevated expressway right in front of the building. Our design reacts to the difficult site condition by positioning a mix of functions on different levels, corresponding to the quality of that level, or lack thereof. Public, commercial spaces can be found on the ground floor, while parking space is positioned at the level of the expressway, finally, the levels above the expressway, which have the highest spatial quality, are reserved for apartments with a view.
Pigeon Tower
Standing on an open space near building 3, this pigeon tower is a new landmark in midorigaoka area and provides a chance to observe animal’s behavior. Through the study of the ecology of pigeon and the typology of pigeon house, a tower is decided for it can protect pigeons from their enemies. From limited materials, plywood is used for the whole tower. The outside skin is a surface structure made by bending and cladding the plywood, which also integrates the entrance of pigeon into it. The basic measurement of one unit and opening is determined by the behavior of plywood and spatial needs of pigeons. The inside wooden boxes act as individual house for the pigeon and help to support the surface structure. The beam on the top follows the spiral tendencies of boxes and thus points diagonally to the boundary of space. Together with the topography, this creates a dynamic relationship between tower and surrounding.
Mother Trap
In the analyze part we had as a case of study a woman with a high degree diploma. She is confronted into two choices, being a mother and have a family or having a career. At last, she chose to be a mother.
By “Mother trap palazzo” project we want to bring a solution for moms like her, who wants to be a mom and have a family but also, make use of her studies and why not keep on working. And in the same time enjoy what all women needs, beauty salons, boutiques, and outdoor places.
That’s why we imagined a building in which a mom could live with her family, take care of her child, work and relax all in one. We wanted it to be a place where a mom doesn’t worry about her child during the day, the kindergarten is just located on the first floor.
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