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Sail-like roof covers Toranoko Nursery

The nursery designed by Takashige Yamashita Office in Japan is charachterized by the gentle curvature of the roofs to create a sequence of scenery and divide the different spaces.

Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, Yamanashi prefecture, Japan, 2016

This project is a small nursery in the Yamanashi prefecture, Japan. The site offers a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji. Houses and farms spread out in the neighborhood, creating a peaceful but at the same time a bit deserted atmosphere.

Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, Yamanashi prefecture, Japan, 2016

The clients wanted to make a community space for the users of the facility and the local people in the middle of the site where it is surrounded by the three facility buildings. The idea was then developed and specified to create a lounge area for having a tea and a nursery to take care of the children in the local area.

Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, Yamanashi prefecture, Japan, 2016

Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, Yamanashi prefecture, Japan, 2016

Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, Yamanashi prefecture, Japan, 2016

Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, Yamanashi prefecture, Japan, 2016

Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, Yamanashi prefecture, Japan, 2016

Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, Yamanashi prefecture, Japan, 2016

Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, model

Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, model

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Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, site plan

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Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, ground floor

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Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, diagram

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Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, section

Located in the center of the enclosed site, the roofs are lightly positioned in various angles, opening towards all possible directions to allow physical and visual approach from anywhere. The gentle curvature of the roofs creates a sequence of scenery, dividing garden, lounge, lunchroom, nursing room and office, while the spaces are still kept connected as one. It is designed in hopes that this small nursery creates a core space for the community, like a big tree.

Takashige Yamashita Office, Toranoko Nursery, Yamanashi prefecture, Japan, 2016

Toranoko Nursery – a small nursery with a big roof, Yamanashi prefecture, Japan
Program: nursery
Architect: Takashige Yamashita Office
Structural engineer: Sasaki Structural Consultants
Wall painting: miromachiko
Contractor: Usuko Sangyo
Area: 170.66 sqm
Completion: 2016

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