“ The fibrous roofs and walls consist of three woven layers of slender lumber , and drape voluminously like large pieces of fabric that gently envelop people .
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through non-combustible cardboard ducts located throughout the roof . The ducts themselves , cooled by the air , create a radiant cooling effect that essentially alleviates thermal load from the roof . In winter , air diffusers on the floor efficiently supply air flow to only the occupied zone , ensuring comfort even in a large space with various levels .
The fibrous roofs and walls consist of three woven layers of slender lumber , and drape voluminously like large pieces of fabric that gently envelop people . The air conditioning / ventilation ducts and sound insulation material , made of paper installed behind the fibrous roofs and walls to create a pleasant thermal and acoustic environment , render this “ a comfortable clothes-like architecture ” worthy of ZOZO .
As remote working has become a popular option , the process of commuting to an office has changed significantly — having space and time that allows one to naturally acquire a mindset and behavior that interrelate to corporate philosophy and business , and a sense of unity created from working with each other ’ s presence under one roof . Being able to share enthusiasm with one another and to indulge in close communications are the functions sought by this office .
The architect employed a semi-rigid suspended roof structure to obtain a large interior space that is free of columns or other structural elements . By having backstays and core columns on both ends of the building to support the horizontal tensile force generated in the suspended roof , the architect was able to achieve a roof with a light appearance and a beam height of only 350mm , even over the larger span . To provide a comfortable indoor environment for staff , the architect adopted a system where the air circulation method switches according to the season . In summer , cool air is distributed evenly in the space
Technical sheet Completion : December 2020 Principal use : Office Structure : S + RC Site area : 1984 m2 Total floor area : 3622 m2 Building site : Chiba , Japan Structure design : KAP , Takenaka Corporation Architectural design : Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP , Takenaka Corporation Photo credit : ZOZO
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