Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Whole building
When space increases vertically, it is the staircase that serves to connect each room=space. At the same time, using the same material as the staircase for the room frames creates a sense of unity throughout the space. This project was commissioned to us with the design intention of using metal to connect the staircases. The stairwell runs from the first to the third floor, and a steel staircase hangs over it. By using this steel material for the inward-facing window frames on the second floor, a huge space concept with a sense of unity is revealed. The weight of a staircase made of steel would naturally be very heavy. It can be seen from this part alone that this entire building is a very high-strength structure.
Wood and Metal
On the other hand, the entire space is filled with a warm atmosphere based on wood. The window surfaces are impressively placed there, creating a good impression with the metal. Since our components are employed there, the impression value created by the collaboration of materiality was a great learning experience. The solid black steel used for the window surfaces creates an impression of strength that gives a sense of security and trust. In this property, each level has a clear role to play, and the space is divided by individual components. We were reminded that materials such as wood, steel, and stone are used to convey the intention of each space, and that they make a wonderful design partner.
Metal Attraction.
Metal is used throughout, from the gate to the windows that separate the space from the outside. From the outside, the house appears as a modern concrete structure. The presence of metal when looking up from the inside not only gives the house a sense of massiveness, but also enhances the overall modernity of the building, which is a design intent that is well realized. There are a variety of metal materials, all of which can be tenfold or twentyfold more appealing when the right materials are put to good use. We are not professionals in space design, but there are professionals who choose us. The building is the space they envision. The intention behind the metal used in the building. We always want to be a company that has the ideas, technology, and inspiration to realize them.
