Orphanage Wakatake | Mikan
Joetsu / Japan / 2013
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This building is located in Joetsu near Niigata in western Japan, also known as the “snow country”. It is composed of a row of 8 living units, set up on a gentle slope, which first floor is in concrete while the second is in wooden structure. Each unit that is semi-independent is organized around an atrium, which acts as a “house” for each micro community of children with their educators.
Exterior is protected from heavy snowfalls with removable wooden barriers that are enhancing the cranked path that connects all the units.
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This building is located in Joetsu near Niigata in western Japan, also known as the “snow country”. It is composed of a row of 8 living units, set up on a gentle slope, which first floor is in concrete while the second is in wooden structure. Each unit that is semi-independent is organized around an atrium, which acts as a “house” for each micro community of children with their educators. Exterior is protected from heavy snowfalls with removable wooden barriers that are...
- Year 2013
- Work finished in 2013
- Status Completed works
- Type Schools/Institutes / Interior Design / Lighting Design
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