mounting interface from stainless steel Plates wrap this Cultural center in Fukuoka, Japanwhich was designed by Clouds AO in collaboration with NKS2 Architects and Takumi Nakahara Architects.
Overlooking the Naka River next to the Nakasu nightlife district, the cultural center, named 010 Building, houses a stageAnd roadblock And restaurant and completed for developer Zero-Ten.
The shape of Building 010 consists of two elements. At its center, a stack of rectilinear, glass and metal volumes are rotated 45 degrees from each other, creating areas for terraces and balconies around their edges.
Exterior staircases and a metal “curtain” wrap this central figure which helps either enclose or open the interior spaces up to the surrounding city.
“The roller blinds open in all directions, inviting people of all different styles,” the New York-based explained AO clouds. “The building has no traditional facade, and there are no favorable aspects, its form carved in all directions evenly.”
“Satin venetian canopies reflect the ever-changing fluid aura of weather and open skies by day, and twinkling city lights and neon by night,” the practice that designed the building along with local architecture studios NKS2 Architects And Takumi Nakahara ArchitectsI continued.
To free up public space around the building, the large volume of stage space was raised to the second floor, creating a recess that shielded the circulation around the center base.
Designed as an “immersive theatre,” this double-height space features a stage that can be extended out to the audience on a special lift system.
Located on the ground floor, the restaurant opens onto two terraces to the east of the building, providing seating and an outdoor kitchen overlooking the nearby river.
At the top of the building, the VIP lounge and balconies enjoy further views of the city, protected by a barrier formed by steel cladding.
In contrast to the silver exterior, the interior of the center is finished in a vibrant, slightly shimmering red that gives a glowing appearance when lit.
The main visitor staircase, tucked behind the steel canopy in the southwest corner of the building, is finished in glossy white, visually tied together by tall light fixtures that span the entire center height.
“The inner face of the volute canopy naturally supports the stairs across the atrium, [where] “A unique triple-height beaded lamp connects each level and entices guests up the stairs to the stage,” the studio said.
Other recently completed projects in Japan include a Glass snake pavilion of Setonaikai National Park by SUO Architecture Studio, and Flood-proof house near a lake by Ushijima Architects.