مجله ديزاين و طراحي

ryue nishizawa has created a destination for contemplation and relaxation in kagawa, japan. set amongst the trees in a residential region of the city, ‘fukita pavilion’ offers a place for local residents to pause from their day and feel an instant and intimate connection with the natural environment.

the design offers a place for its occupants to feel an intimate connection with nature

two gently sweeping curved planes form a sheltered internal volume, which provides a raised seating area through a crescent shaped bench. a single tree rises through the design, puncturing the floor and roof surfaces, further establishing the project’s close relationship with nature.

two gently sweeping planes form an sheltered internal volume

the planes are delicately joined at each of the structure’s four corners, evoking a sense of weightlessness integral to the pavilion’s composition.

a crescent shaped bench provides a seating area inside

visitors are encouraged to take off their shoes and relax within the newly formed space

a single tree rises through the structure, puncturing the floor and roof planes

the tree further establishes the project’s intimate connection with the natural environment

the planes are delicately joined at each of the structure’s four corners

the pavilion is set amongst the trees in a residential area of the city