kengo kuma and associates has designed an observation deck on the summit of the scenic nihondaira spot, shizuoka prefecture, an area famous for its prominent views of mt. fuji. built in the shape of an octagon, formed from the cardinal directions, the project incorporates an observatory, an observation corridor, an exhibition space, a café and a watchtower.
all images © kawasumi・kobayashi kenji photograph office, unless stated otherwise
drawing from the octagonal shape of yumedono ( the hall of visions) at the horyu-ji temple in nara, kuma has formed the observatory in a similar way, taking advantage of the its multi-directional façades. this particular geometry offers visitors a series of framed views of the mountain, as well as the experience of walking above ground on the observation corridor. the building is characterized by floor-to-ceiling windows, combined with local shizuoka cedar, that adds a sense of complexity, similar to dense branches.
image courtesy of nihondaira yume terrace
image courtesy of nihondaira yume terrace
project info:
name: nihondaira yume terrace
architect: kengo kuma and associates
project team: nahoko terakawa, takashi taguchi, mizuho ozawa, fumiki sugawara (visualization), shiho yoo (sign), atsushi kawanishi*, mamiya tanaka* (*former staff)
location: shizuoka, japan
main use: observatory, observation corridor, exhibition, café, watchtower
sofia lekka angelopoulou I designboom
mar 22, 2019
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