Throught two pavilions « Hojo-an after 800 Years » and « Oribe », the concept show the legacy of Japanese culture and the modernity of architectural contemporary forms.
« Hojo-an after 800 Years » : The project aimed to reconstruct the prototype of Japan’s compact housing create by Ka- mono Chomei with modern idea and method. “Hojo” means a small humble cottage (appx. 3m*3m), is a starting point …
« Hojo-an after 800 Years » : The project aimed to reconstruct the prototype of Japan’s compact housing create by Ka- mono Chomei with modern idea and method. “Hojo” means a small humble cottage (appx. 3m*3m), is a starting point of Japanese dwelling history. To emphasize the idea of “mobility”, Kengo Kuma made a combination of ETFE sheets that can be rolled up and portable. The three soft sheets are combined to a single unit, …
