Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
concrete house
In the case of a metal-inspired house, you need to understand how to create an overall impression. We must understand whether the sense of materiality or presence is important, and how both design and living will be integrated. In this project, where modernity is more important than massiveness, in addition to AICHI METAL's usual finishes, we also paid attention to improving the overall impression of the paint. Interaction with the construction side in our company involves a large number of proposals. We propose samples while taking into account the intentions of the design side, and then we reconcile our perceptions. We confirm a wide range of items such as materials, textures, surface treatment patterns, and so on. Of course, in many cases we are charged for samples, but we will take the initiative in testing items that we understand are a challenge for our company. We do not want to miss an opportunity.
About presence
Stainless steel was chosen for this project because of its compatibility with the concrete that gives the overall impression of the house. There are various surface treatments for stainless steel, such as etching, hairline, and nashiji. In particular, our company is also focusing on research and development of stainless steel coloring and chemical treatment. Currently, we are in the midst of researching processing treatments from an academic perspective with an engineer who has retired from a major steel manufacturer as an advisor. The stainless steel used in this project has a hairline finish, which creates a flow in the staircase and entrance area. We believe that the hairline finish on stainless steel is a technique that creates an elegant yet modern impression. We feel that this processing is very compatible, especially in areas where it is used on houses to give the impression of guiding people's movements.
About the expression.
Metals still have countless expressive possibilities. However, metals used in architecture represent only a small fraction of the total metals field. For example, high nickel steel is used in the semiconductor and energy fields, and there are countless types of metals used in advanced industries on a daily basis. It is more remote because it is a material that can only be competed with by advanced cutting techniques. There are countless such materials in metals. There are countless such materials in metals, too numerous to count. Furthermore, new metal materials are being developed day and night at various research institutes. This is where the wisdom of metalworking lies. The same applies to technologies in fields other than metals. One of our missions at AICHI METAL is to keep our antennae open for everything and to think about what new ideas and technologies can be developed in our field. We believe that new ideas for technology will surely lead to the creation of new designs and designs.
