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Moriya, Japan

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Moriya, Japan

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AMANE ARCHITECTS

Type

Government + Health › Medical Facility

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2023

SIZE

10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft

BUDGET

$1M - 5M

― Another Home ―
In 2010, 'O-san no Mori Inochi no Mori' opened as a large-scale wooden hospital, which was rare at the time. Built within fields adjacent to the forest, the building's design was conceived not merely as a medical facility, but as 'another home' for expectant mothers and their families. Rather than lining a long corridor with uniform private rooms, the building forms a small-scale continuum through staggered placement, recesses, and diverse roof shapes. By keeping most of the building single-storey and close to the ground, in harmony with the forest, we created an environment that we call the 'healing power of a wooden house'.
Initially a birthing centre for natural childbirth, it featured a dark Japanese-style delivery room with tatami mats for childbirth. However, due to societal changes, true natural childbirth became rare. In response to this, we added Western-style delivery rooms where families could stay together, creating open spaces that connect with the forest. The new Western-style finishes, featuring William Morris wallpaper and chandeliers, bring a fresh approach to the traditional wooden structure.
Childbirth is a collaborative effort between the birthing person and their supporters; above all, trust is paramount. It is about walking together while understanding and honouring each other's wishes. This approach has transformed this building into more than just a medical facility — it has become a third place where people can restore their physical and mental well-being.
I currently continue my involvement with this clinic as an advisor, carrying forward the philosophy embedded in the architecture and building a brand that connects healthcare, the organisation and the community. I believe that nurturing this philosophy and allowing it to flourish within society, even after the building is complete, is the role of the modern architect.

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