Osteopathic Clinic in Omuta / EAL + Atsushi Takano

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  • City: Ōmuta
  • Country: Japan
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Osteopathic Clinic in Omuta  / EAL + Atsushi Takano - Interior Photography, Table, Beam, Windows
© Yosuke Harigane

Text description provided by the architects. This is an osteopathic clinic including a small residential space in Omuta, the west part of Japan. The client expected a building to be iconic in a good sense and loved by residents. A budget was, however, rather limited. Thus, an invention of a very rational building composition as well as a construction method was required to carry out the project.

Osteopathic Clinic in Omuta  / EAL + Atsushi Takano - Interior Photography, Windows, Beam
© Yosuke Harigane
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Osteopathic Clinic in Omuta  / EAL + Atsushi Takano - Interior Photography, Stairs, Windows, Beam
© Yosuke Harigane

To fulfill such conditions, a triangular frame using a plate was imagined. It forms a very simple and reasonable frame composed of truss section in span direction and continuous load-bearing surface in girder direction. In addition, by using CLT (mass of wood) as the plate, it becomes a multifunctional frame working as a structure, thermal insulation, airtight, and interior finish. In this way, the use of secondary materials (e.g. thermal insulation, plasterboard) is minimized, on-site construction time is shortened, and as a result, construction cost and quality can be optimized.

Osteopathic Clinic in Omuta  / EAL + Atsushi Takano - Interior Photography, Beam
© Yosuke Harigane

This building consists of simple triangular units out of 90 mm thick CLT panels. The panel truss acts as a unitary wall-roof element defining the interior space. This simplified building envelope may also provide further merits, for instance, easy maintenance and deconstruction leading to economic and environmental benefits in the future.

Osteopathic Clinic in Omuta  / EAL + Atsushi Takano - Exterior Photography, Windows
© Yosuke Harigane

The panel truss forms clear and reasonable geometry resulting in high structural stability. Thanks to this rational composition, the joints of the panels are also very simple using screws only. Since it was a unique method, jointing strength was tested using a mock-up of the joint.

Osteopathic Clinic in Omuta  / EAL + Atsushi Takano - Interior Photography, Beam, Windows, Chair
© Yosuke Harigane

As the triangular unit is structurally independent, they are placed by gradually shifting each other. The gaps between the units lead to air and light to the interior and give spatial expanse. The triangular unit looks like a traditional pit dwelling and the interior space feels like a wooden cave. An extension of the building is also fairly easy since the gable side of the unit is covered by a wooden stud wall and glazing.

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Osteopathic Clinic in Omuta  / EAL + Atsushi Takano - Exterior Photography, Beam
© Atsushi Takano

Massive timber, such as CLT and GLT, may have the possibility to again simplify and rationalize the composition of a building based on the inherent properties of wood. A combination of traditional and modern building solutions could offer an interesting and profitable approach to the further development of sustainable modern buildings.

Osteopathic Clinic in Omuta  / EAL + Atsushi Takano - Exterior Photography, Windows, Facade
© Yosuke Harigane

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Address:Omuta, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

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Cite: "Osteopathic Clinic in Omuta / EAL + Atsushi Takano" 22 Apr 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/980472/osteopathic-clinic-in-omuta-eal-plus-atsushi-takano> ISSN 0719-8884

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