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Cafe N+ An Ambiguous Boundary Connecting History
Cafe N+ An Ambiguous Boundary Connecting History
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Cafe N+ An Ambiguous Boundary Connecting History
Japan
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$0 - 10K
As a new, lively public space connecting a historic shrine with a new theater, Cafe N+ aims to harmonize with the existing landscape while asserting its own architectural identity.
The project site is located within the shrine grounds and faces the boundary with the theater. This boundary was planned to be a landscaped area. However, through discussions, we were able to transform the landscaped area into an open space, creating a plaza that integrates seamlessly with the café.
To avoid affecting parts of the existing buildings on the shrine grounds that could pose a fire hazard, consequently limiting the café's floor area to 18 square meters. Despite the small size, we sought to create a space that feels expansive. This led to a design where the rear wall is constructed of reinforced concrete to bear seismic loads, and the other three sides would be made of thin wooden pillars and glass walls. This combination of concrete and wood serves to bridge the architectural contexts of both the shrine and the theater.
By keeping the roofline below the eaves of the existing office, the café appears as an extension of the roof behind it, while the symmetrical facade echoes the shape of the torii gate. The black mortar used for the interior walls and floor mimics the texture on the existing building’s exterior, creating a connection between the old and new structures. The handles on the doors and the furniture, made from solid chestnut wood, are designed to provide a cozy atmosphere and a warm tactile experience, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
The band-like projection that wraps around the outer wall, functioning as a bench, gives the building a sense of lightness and floating. This floating effect helps to fluidly connect the historical and contemporary elements of the cityscape.
The project site is located within the shrine grounds and faces the boundary with the theater. This boundary was planned to be a landscaped area. However, through discussions, we were able to transform the landscaped area into an open space, creating a plaza that integrates seamlessly with the café.
To avoid affecting parts of the existing buildings on the shrine grounds that could pose a fire hazard, consequently limiting the café's floor area to 18 square meters. Despite the small size, we sought to create a space that feels expansive. This led to a design where the rear wall is constructed of reinforced concrete to bear seismic loads, and the other three sides would be made of thin wooden pillars and glass walls. This combination of concrete and wood serves to bridge the architectural contexts of both the shrine and the theater.
By keeping the roofline below the eaves of the existing office, the café appears as an extension of the roof behind it, while the symmetrical facade echoes the shape of the torii gate. The black mortar used for the interior walls and floor mimics the texture on the existing building’s exterior, creating a connection between the old and new structures. The handles on the doors and the furniture, made from solid chestnut wood, are designed to provide a cozy atmosphere and a warm tactile experience, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
The band-like projection that wraps around the outer wall, functioning as a bench, gives the building a sense of lightness and floating. This floating effect helps to fluidly connect the historical and contemporary elements of the cityscape.
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