Fusionner 2.0 - Paper cave

Nagoya, Japan

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Fusionner 2.0 - Paper cave

Nagoya, Japan

Firm

Kotaro Horiuchi Architecture

Type

Commercial › Office

YEAR

2014

SIZE

0 sqft - 1000 sqft

The word “Fusionner” comes from the French word meaning “to merge.” Often, architecture merges into landscapes just like renovations merge into interior spaces. Everything happens without imposition. This project involved the creation of an event space of sorts, intended to be used flexibly to fit a variety of different needs. The designers kept in mind that the most important thing is the inside of spaces; it is, after all, the users that determine a space’s functionality.

Paper cave:
This unique space evokes the feeling of being wrapped up in a soft, white light. The moment one sets foot inside time slows down. There is a 3D curved surface cave made by paper materials hung side-by-side. The holes in the facade let the comforting light enter into the interior.

A table made of artificial marble, drawn by height variations, forms a free, curved surface and seems to float. Because of the holes’ depth, we adjusted the light transmittance to accommodate five different levels. The table also creates a smooth, curved surface.

It’s a place were people gather and converse; it can be used as an office, a saloon, a meeting place, a lounge, or a bar. The main tenet of this design is its flexible utility — the use of the space will depend on the people who use it.