TAKI

Description

The client requested us to design a building that blends naturally into winter snow and summer greenery. The building is composed of a concrete wall structure primarily in consideration for the expected heavy snow load, but the structure also perfectly serves as large frames through which magnificent natural views are seen like works of art. This building was named TAKI (meaning »waterfall« in Japanese) after the design integrating the nearby brook flowing next to the entrance.

Statement of the jury

A wonderfully beautiful design that not only blends harmoniously with the background in all seasons but whose generously proportioned windows allow an optical fusion between the interior and the surrounding environment.