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Ripple
Tokyo, Japan
Special Mention, 2023 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Art
Project Featured on Dec 07, 2023
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Ripple
Tokyo, Japan
Special Mention, 2023 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Art
Project Featured on Dec 07, 2023
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STATUS
Built
YEAR
2020
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
Introduction.
Beautiful scene from nature is always present in our surroundings. We are reminded of this when the sun's rays burst through a gap in the clouds or when a rainbow appears after a rainstorm. There is a fleeting yet strong and beautiful attraction in the scenes created by nature, which are always changing and never the same again. These temporary scenes of nature are produced by various optical phenomena called 'atmospheric optical phenomena', which are caused by the moisture in the atmosphere and the sun. For example, in a rainbow, light from the sun is reflected inside water droplets in the atmosphere, causing spectral changes and reflecting light of different colours. I believe that by 'reconstructing' this optical phenomenon as a space using 'materials' and 'structure', we can create a new spectacle that only humans can create from nature.
When designing a space, I attach great importance to the concept of 'Atmosphere'. I believe that a sense of atmosphere is the act of experiencing a space, as it determines the impression of comfort that a person feels the moment they step into a space.
Through the medium of space, which is conscious of the sense of atmosphere, I aim to enable people to experience natural scenes as more familiar to them, and to re-recognise the beauty of nature and time. I also aim to awaken people's ancient feelings of beauty in the modern world.
Concept.
On sunny days, when the sun shines and a certain amount of wind blows, light is led into the space from the pipes in the ceiling, creating a phenomenon of light that looks like drops falling onto the surface of water. The light constantly moves with the wind and falls to reveal new sights. This architectural space is a remarkable manifestation of the seasonal, daily and time-of-day changes caused by the atmosphere, and the sights that can be experienced differ depending on the time of day when you visit. It is an accidental creation of nature, which we humans cannot manipulate.
Summary.
This was built as my Ph.D. graduation project. The site is located between the Ueno Zoo and the university and offers a rich vegetation and animal presence that one would not expect in an urban area. The environment is characterised by its ability to receive the full movement of the sun and to allow the wind to pass through. I designed the space based on the shape of the site, the direction of the sun and wind, and the average wind speed, and did all the construction myself.
Beautiful scene from nature is always present in our surroundings. We are reminded of this when the sun's rays burst through a gap in the clouds or when a rainbow appears after a rainstorm. There is a fleeting yet strong and beautiful attraction in the scenes created by nature, which are always changing and never the same again. These temporary scenes of nature are produced by various optical phenomena called 'atmospheric optical phenomena', which are caused by the moisture in the atmosphere and the sun. For example, in a rainbow, light from the sun is reflected inside water droplets in the atmosphere, causing spectral changes and reflecting light of different colours. I believe that by 'reconstructing' this optical phenomenon as a space using 'materials' and 'structure', we can create a new spectacle that only humans can create from nature.
When designing a space, I attach great importance to the concept of 'Atmosphere'. I believe that a sense of atmosphere is the act of experiencing a space, as it determines the impression of comfort that a person feels the moment they step into a space.
Through the medium of space, which is conscious of the sense of atmosphere, I aim to enable people to experience natural scenes as more familiar to them, and to re-recognise the beauty of nature and time. I also aim to awaken people's ancient feelings of beauty in the modern world.
Concept.
On sunny days, when the sun shines and a certain amount of wind blows, light is led into the space from the pipes in the ceiling, creating a phenomenon of light that looks like drops falling onto the surface of water. The light constantly moves with the wind and falls to reveal new sights. This architectural space is a remarkable manifestation of the seasonal, daily and time-of-day changes caused by the atmosphere, and the sights that can be experienced differ depending on the time of day when you visit. It is an accidental creation of nature, which we humans cannot manipulate.
Summary.
This was built as my Ph.D. graduation project. The site is located between the Ueno Zoo and the university and offers a rich vegetation and animal presence that one would not expect in an urban area. The environment is characterised by its ability to receive the full movement of the sun and to allow the wind to pass through. I designed the space based on the shape of the site, the direction of the sun and wind, and the average wind speed, and did all the construction myself.
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