The Light Shed designed by Japanese firm FT Architects uses corrugated plastic to create a peak-a-boo effect. The translucent plastic sheets showcase the wooden framework behind it. The photography studio also has a white angled roof.
Light Shed has a toilet in one corner and is "solely composed of essential functions required for a photographic studio." The open-plan studio has a multi-faceted gable roof intended to create added volume on a budget.
This also lessens the impact of the gable roof's horizontal support struts. The asymmetric form, instead, has three beams that support the structure. This negates the requirement for horizontal beams that could affect the height of the building. They used large interior logs to do this to contrast with the slim timber sections used for the framework.
The Light Shed was photographed by Shigeo Ogawa.
Translucent Corrugated Structures
The Timber Framework of the Light Shed is Still Visible
Trend Themes
1. Translucent Structures - Opportunity for using translucent plastics to create unique building designs that showcase underlying frameworks
2. Essential Function Buildings - Growing trend of minimalistic buildings with only essential functions for specific purposes
3. Asymmetric Building Forms - Increasing use of asymmetric building forms to create added volume while minimizing impact of horizontal support beams
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Innovation opportunity for architects to create unique designs using translucent materials and asymmetric forms while prioritizing essential functions
2. Photography - Opportunity for photographers to use the unique design of the Light Shed to create distinct and compelling images
3. Construction Materials - Opportunity for manufacturers to create and promote translucent plastic materials for use in innovative building design