YDS designs this project while reconsidering the presence of columns in a space.
A colonnade stands in the center of the road space, and while they alienate the space, they also strongly define it.
Unlike a single column, a colonnade with multiple columns lined up in a row gives direction to the space, creating order and daylight.
When light shines through the row of columns, light and shadow intertwine, creating a profound beauty.

By exposing the wooden columns in a wooden building, the intention was to create a space where you can "spend time feeling close to them."
The walls are finished with thick solid wood, and the space segmented by "large wooden walls" gives the space a gentle, enveloping feel.
The numerous wooden columns create a sense of structural stability, and their natural, gentle texture adds moisture to the space.

To give order to the space of the colonnade, we added a mesh to the plywood-finished ceiling. We considered various options to determine the width of the mesh down to the millimeter. We also added mesh to the area where the ceilings of the columns intersect, which enhanced the independence of the columns and increased the depth of the design of the colonnade.

To make the most of the space in the colonnade, we considered various materials for painting the interior walls. After ordering many samples and examining them using models and computer graphics, we decided to choose Takachiho Shirasu, which is white and smooth, yet has a subtle texture and is also good for your health.

Team:

Architects: YDS

Photographer: Nobuki Taoka

Materials Used:

Facade cladding: White Spray, SK-Materials
Flooring: Solid Hinoki, Nojimoku
Doors: Veneer-flash,YDS
Windows: Alminium Sash, YKK
Roofing: Asphalt Roofing, Tajima
Interior lighting:Lighting, Koizumi Lighting
Interior Wall: Cedar lumber, Nojimoku
Nakagiri-shima-wall, Takachiho-Shirasu