Kohki Hiranuma stretches the concept of window blinds to a whole new level by fully wrapping a house in wooden blinds.
His award-winning 'House for Everyone' is a sight to see as the structure is wavy and mysterious. Kohki Hiranuma designed this piece, ensuring that sunlight would penetrate through the blind's cracks while its interior provides enough shade to keep the house cool. Take a look through the featured gallery and see this wicked piece of architecture up close.
What's Driving This Trend
- Wooden-blind Architecture
- Architects can explore the use of wooden blinds beyond just windows and incorporate them into the structures of homes and buildings for both functional and aesthetic purposes.
- Eco-friendly Building
- By using wooden materials that promote energy efficiency and sustainable design, architects can create beautiful structures that are also environmentally conscious.
- Organic Architecture
- Designers can draw inspiration from nature and incorporate organic shapes and textures into their architecture, resulting in unique and breathtaking structures.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Architects can explore innovative and sustainable design options, such as using wooden materials and incorporating eco-friendly features, to create visually stunning and environmentally conscious structures.
- Construction
- Construction companies can embrace eco-friendly building methods and materials to create more sustainable and energy-efficient structures with unique and visually striking designs.
- Woodworking
- Woodworkers can create custom wooden blinds and other architectural features that enhance the beauty and functionality of homes and buildings, while also promoting sustainable design and energy efficiency.
