Architecture of Dancing Shadows and Light

The form of this architecture was constructed to make light and shadows dance, by Anna Nakamura+Taiyo Jinno EASTERN design office.

Curves are sculptured into the façade serve to make a random structure. 41.13m on the long side, 13.13m on the short side, and 7m in height, providing 12 entrances for people and 30 openings for light.

The site for this project is on the east side of Lake Biwa、the biggest lake in Japan and this is the first medical building for rent in the area.

Location: Shiga Japan
Client: TOYO-KAIHATSU Co., ltd
Site area: 1,658.30m2
Total floor area: 1,012.26m2
Design team: EASTERN design office + HOJO STRUCTURE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Constructor: Okudakomuten Co., Ltd

The shafts of light woven by the stripes of the wall have an effect to change the nature of an ordinary crossing path. Form has an effect to vibrate lights. Inside “The Strip” slowly dances through the day as the children whirl around.