sosogi –Kiso Powerplant Hotel Project–

Department of Design, ICS College of Arts

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The remains of former Kiso Powerplant that emerges from the water during summer. Attracted by the beauty of this ruin, the proposal is to reuse it as a hotel. Taking advantage of the structural reinforcements that are constructed against the original architectural design, thin steel lattice is used in the design as ‘transparent reinforcement’. The floor slabs are inserted into the structure as a metaphor of the scenery from the past. The meaning of one staying in this architecture is articulated by the summer wind and flow of the river, and dim light layered curtains.

Sanada Braid Chair

Department of Design, ICS College of Arts

The chair is for my grandmother. The back is set large with low seating height for aged grandmother. Oak wood is used for overall structure and traditional Japanese braiding technique, Sanada Braid for the seating. The overall composition of organic curves and beautiful braid patterns enhance quality of simplicity and warmth.