Static Quarry / Ikimono Architects

Aug 2011

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Constructed solely out of concrete this design by Ikimono Architects serves as a multi-family dwelling. The various openings and closing allow a range of interactions between the residents, and create shifting moments of light.

Architect: Takashi Fujino / Ikimono Architects
Location: Gunma, Japan
Planning: TTA Inc.
Structural Engineers: Structural Design firm Accurate
Landscape: Atsuo Ota / ACID NATURE 0220
General Contractors: Hashizume Industrial Inc.
Design: 2009.12 – 2010.8
Construction: 2010.9 – 2011.4
Structure: Reinforced concrete
Site area: 624.56 sqm
Building area: 329.92 sqm
Floor area: 659.84 sqm
Use: Apartment
Roof: Reinforced concrete
Exterior: Reinforced concrete
Photographs: Takashi Fujino / Ikimono Architects

The design includes a roof top terrace with bamboo gardens, eight separate living units and a minimalist aesthetic with a orthogonal plan.

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: © Takashi Fujino / Ikimono Architects

: © Takashi Fujino / Ikimono Architects

: © Takashi Fujino / Ikimono Architects

: © Takashi Fujino / Ikimono Architects

: © Takashi Fujino / Ikimono Architects

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: © Takashi Fujino / Ikimono Architects

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: © Takashi Fujino / Ikimono Architects

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: © Takashi Fujino / Ikimono Architects

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Henry , Christopher . "Static Quarry / Ikimono Architects" 02 Aug 2011. ArchDaily. Accessed 22 Feb 2012. <http://www.archdaily.com/155229>

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Will says:

This is horrible. Architects always wonder why many people are skeptical and reluctant towards concrete use. Boom. Here’s why. Looks like a jail from a 1970s psycho-sci-fi film.

# August 2, 2011 at 12:42

Miso Vrsansky says:

its fantastic, who cares about sceptical people

# August 3, 2011 at 08:57

Tom Kubala says:

Not caring about skeptical people produces the kind of place where one goes to die, not to live. Life has been abstracted out of this place.

# August 3, 2011 at 10:48

n says:

the composition is quite photogenic and lovable, and so are the terraces and outdoor spaces.
but i have to agree on the interiors – though i usually don’t hold anything against concrete finishes, they just don’t do these spaces justice…

# August 3, 2011 at 11:50

Alex says:

The roof with it’s sophisticated steel handrails simply hugged the evening sky above it.

# August 3, 2011 at 13:11

Fudge says:

The interiors are hostile and austere, but externally I find it rather appealing. It is certainly a photogenic piece.

# August 3, 2011 at 13:49

dezzo says:

it’s the spatial proportions and the inadequate use of lighting that makes it feel like a prison. Ando’s concrete use works because of the proportions and the use of timber appropriately softens it.

# August 4, 2011 at 09:15

010 says:

I like the design in general. But it desperately need some soft surface (wood,drywall) in interior. It must be dreadful to live inside such cold space. It looks like the only way you can personalize your own home is grafiti.

# August 18, 2011 at 22:23

Silencio 11 says:

this is japanese architecture. It has its own values and principles. I dont understand it very well so its better not to make any opinion. Try looking for the Japanese Park Biblioteque in Medellin because it has the same architectural values in it.

# August 21, 2011 at 23:04

John-David Carling says: