Article source:  Taku Sakaushi / O.F.D.A.

This project was launched to inherit the memory of the initial building of Re-Tem Corporation and improve the surrounding environment. The initial office facing towards a planned road must be moved backward. The discussion on the possibility of dragging back the building with the constructor in consideration of the structure concluded that the building would collapse if dragged. The client agreed with our proposal for inheriting the colors and shapes in the memory of his family in an abstract manner without regard to the original building. The office, carving of deity and small shrine as well as the outline of the entrance of his birthplace were to be integrated into the overall plan.

Image Courtesy © hiroshi ueda

• Architects: Taku Sakaushi / O.F.D.A.
• Project: Pine gallery
• Location: Mito-shi, Ibaraki
• Photography: hiroshi ueda
• Architects In Charge: Hirotoshi Takeuchi
• Land Size: 819.71 sqm
• Building area: 103.95 spm
• Total floor area: 122.32 spm
• Year: May. 2013
• Structure Engineer: nagasaka design engineering building
• Construction: construction gunji

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