Progetto molto interessante per questo caffè a Gifu city in Giappone. Una casa aperta in due e rivestita con pareti a specchio.
Progetto: Hisanori Ban / Bandesign
this roadside café by japanese practice bandesign is clad with polished mirrored surfaces that reflect the building’s residential environment. situated in the country’s gifu prefecture, the project is positioned opposite a row of cherry trees, a popular destination for visitors during the blossom season.
internally, dining areas are organized around two openings that present external views of the arboreal setting, while a small kitchen is found at the rear of the plan. furthering the strong connection the scheme shares with nature, vertical roof struts take the form of individual branches, allowing guests to feel as if they are able to take refuge underneath the protective tree-like structure.
the project is positioned opposite a row of cherry trees
photo by shigetomo mizuno
the region is popular with tourists during the blossom season
photo by shigetomo mizuno
polished mirrored surfaces reflect the building’s residential setting
photo by shigetomo mizuno
a tree is positioned symmetrically at the heart of the plan
photo by shigetomo mizuno
dining areas are organized around two openings that present external views
photo by shigetomo mizuno
photo by shigetomo mizuno
vertical roof struts take the form of individual tree branches
photo by shigetomo mizuno
the polished surfaces reflect the day’s changing light
photo by shigetomo mizuno
the roadside café lit up at night
photo by shigetomo mizuno
project info:
name: mirrors
architects: hisanori ban / bandesign, ltd.
location: gifu city, gifu prefecture, japan
site area: 433 sqm
building area: 100 sqm
completed: 2014
photography: shigetomo mizuno
architects: hisanori ban / bandesign, ltd.
location: gifu city, gifu prefecture, japan
site area: 433 sqm
building area: 100 sqm
completed: 2014
photography: shigetomo mizuno