Double Skin
House for Nobuhito Mori
This building is a three-story wooden structure in a densely built up area of Tokyo. Although the site is small and the distance from the neighboring land is only about 1m, light and privacy were required. Inspired by the traditional Japanese shoji which softens the light, the designer have created a modern light filter that is resistant to wind and rain and can also be used outside. The translucent cladding on facade softens the light from outside and blurs the visibility of both passerby's and inhabitants. At night, the lighted facade become a large light to illuminate the streets.
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Double Skin House Press Releases
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Unique Properties
It is a three-story wooden structure in a densely built up area of Tokyo. Although the site is small and the distance from the neighboring land is only about 1m, light and privacy were required. The translucent cladding on facade softens incoming light and blurs the visibility of both passerby's and inhabitants. At night, the lighted facade become a large light to illuminate the streets.
Tags
House, Minimal, Simple, Compact, Facade, Light, Double skin, Polycarbonate, Japan
Production Technology
The translucent cladding: Polycarbonate is used as a weatherproof and semi-transparent material, and to enhance its strength, folded plates and flat sheets are attached with plastic bars. Openings where it is necessary to block the view from the outside are covered with the translucent cladding, while emergency access and ventilation openings are exposed.
Project Duration
Location: Kikuicho, Tokyo, Japan Completion year: 2011
Inspiration
There is a traditional Japanese partition, the shoji, which is a way of ensuring light and privacy. The shoji consists of a thin wooden frame covered with translucent paper, which softens the incoming light and blurs the interior. Inspired by the shoji, the designer have created a modern light filter that is resistant to wind and rain and can also be used outside.
Image Credits
Photo/Masayoshi Ishii
Project Overview
Double Skin House has been a Silver winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Nobuhito Mori was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Double Skin House.
Nobuhito Mori Press Releases
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Modern Light Filter "Double Skin" Wins Silver A' Design Award
Nobuhito Mori's "Double Skin" is a modern light filter inspired by traditional Japanese architecture, designed to soften light and provide privacy in densely built urban areas.
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