‘Fujitsubo’ (barnacle) by Yoshihiro Hirotani and Yusaku Ishida of Archivision is a copper clad house is the Omotesando area of Tokyo. The unique house doesn’t have a lot of windows but the three pinnacles that make up the roof each contain a stunning sky light.
The interior of the copper clad house is all white, ostensibly to make the most of the space and to add light to windowless spaces. A hair and beauty salon are the current copper clad house’s occupants. We wonder if the bronze siding will eventually oxidize and turn green.
Copper Clad Houses
The Barnacle Building by Archivision in Tokyo
Trend Themes
1. Copper-clad Architecture - Architects, engineers, and urban planners could explore using copper as a cladding material to create unique and sustainable structures.
2. Skylight Design - Designers and architects could experiment with incorporating skylights into unique shapes and forms to enhance natural lighting in building interiors.
3. Monochromatic Interiors - Interior designers and architects could explore using a single color palette in spaces with little natural light to create a cohesive and bright environment.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects could explore using copper as a cladding material to create unique and sustainable structures.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers could experiment with using monochromatic color palettes in windowless spaces to create a cohesive and bright environment.
3. Construction - Builders and engineers could consider incorporating skylights into unique shapes and forms to enhance natural lighting and energy efficiency in buildings.