‘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.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Copper-clad Architecture
- Architects, engineers, and urban planners could explore using copper as a cladding material to create unique and sustainable structures.
- Skylight Design
- Designers and architects could experiment with incorporating skylights into unique shapes and forms to enhance natural lighting in building interiors.
- 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.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- Architects could explore using copper as a cladding material to create unique and sustainable structures.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers could experiment with using monochromatic color palettes in windowless spaces to create a cohesive and bright environment.
- Construction
- Builders and engineers could consider incorporating skylights into unique shapes and forms to enhance natural lighting and energy efficiency in buildings.
