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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Juraku Ro in Kyoto, Japan by GENETOJuly 23rd, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: GENETO Located in Nishijin, Kyoto, JURAKU RO is a complex which holds apartment building and hotel. As the name indicates, this building is located in the site of Old Castle ‘JURAKU DAI’. Street in this area used to be lined with Machiya (Kyoto’s Old townhouse) where traditional waving industry flourished.  Building facade, Image Courtesy © GENETO
 Night view of building facade, Image Courtesy © GENETO There are only a few old townhouses remain. Even though the façade of new apartment buildings in this area follow the landscape regulation, they don’t seem to make an essential contribution to surrounding scenery and community. In this project, we considered how JURAKU RO contribute to locals and creates new Kyoto’s landscape.  Piloti, Image Courtesy © GENETO  Cafe, Image Courtesy © GENETO Open Space in the Town On top of its major function as a rental apartment, Café and hotel are located on the ground floor next to piloti and grass parking lots, where many and unspecified persons can be accommodated. It provides multi-functional open space for residents and locals to organize local activities.  Piloti and cafe, Image Courtesy © GENETO  Hotel A, Image Courtesy © GENETO Stereoscopic Traditional House DOMA is one of the important elements in Kyoto’s traditional house. It provides access with light and wind in an elongated closed space and interconnects outdoor and indoor space allowing us to walk through inside of house with our shoes on. After passing through Noren (fabric wall hanging) at the entrance of JURAKU RO, you may see DOMA that spread itself towards back of the building. Each flat is connecting to this corridor and enjoys Doma attached to the inner garden where residents can experience this space in the room. We created a unique structure with full of Kyoto’s traditional house element by piling Doma and inner garden on top of one another.  Hotel B, Image Courtesy © GENETO  Flat entrance, Image Courtesy © GENETO Customized Rental Apartment Each flat is composed of three rooms -Doma, Main room and a bathroom. The ductworks are exposed and the partition between main room and the bathroom made with concrete block. No storage or drawer, but just one big space. Usually rental apartment is furnished as if their lifestyle is expected to be similar to others.  Inner garden and bedroom, Image Courtesy © GENETO  Room F after being customized, Image Courtesy © GENETO In fact, no residents are the same when it comes to a preferred style or design which result in a billion different outcomes and possibilities for custom furniture. With a consistent support from professional designer and constructors, each resident can customize their own furniture depending on their lifestyle and needs. By offering this service enable for residents to discover their unique lifestyle more and encourage the closer connection with locals.  Room after being customized, Image Courtesy © GENETO  Room before being customized, Image Courtesy © GENETO The city Landscape The finish of exterior wall of JURAKU RO is a black. You may find it unusual to see the black building standing in the small town, however this color is originated from the old castle ‘JURAKU DAI’. As a memory of this site, we built a modern black architecture where JURAKU DAI is once a symbol of prosperity.  Composition_of Kyoto traditional House, Image Courtesy © GENETO  Customize example, Image Courtesy © GENETO  Elevation section, Image Courtesy © GENETO  Plan, Image Courtesy © GENETO
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